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Arecont Vision Megapixel Cameras Help Determine Race Results in Serbian Stadium

2012-01-19T23:43:00.000-08:00

Megapixel video cameras from Arecont Vision are being used in European sporting events to help officials better determine race results in close competitions. At the Vojvodina Track & Field Club in Novi Sad, Serbia, the Arecont Vision 1.3 megapixel IP camera is capturing detailed images of sporting events so that athletes, and the order in which they finish, can be more easily identified. Read more

Rapiscan Systems Wins Six-Year Screening Agreement for $400 Million to Mexico's Tax Collection Authority

2012-01-19T23:37:00.000-08:00

OSI Systems, a vertically-integrated provider of specialized electronics and services, announced that its security division, Rapiscan Systems, has been awarded a six-year authorization by Servicio de Administracion Tributaria (SAT), Mexico's tax and customs authority, to provide inspection services by implementing a wide-ranging program of cargo and vehicle security screening systems and services throughout Mexico. Read more

University of Miami Expands IQeye Camera Deployment in Video Surveillance

2012-01-19T23:28:00.000-08:00

IQinVision, market leader in high-performance HD megapixel IP cameras, announced that the University of Miami in Florida continues to expand its IP video surveillance system by increasing the deployment of IQeye HD megapixel cameras. The University of Miami is a private research university with more than 15,000 students. Read more

Magal Receives $1.2 Million in Critical Infrastructure Orders from the Far East

2012-01-19T23:23:00.000-08:00

Magal Security Systems announced that it received $1.2 million of orders for critical infrastructure in the Far East.
The first order is for a project to protect the perimeter and outdoors of a chemical industrial site. The project is based on an integrated CCTV solution with day and night cameras and Maestro DB – an advanced Video Management Software (VMS) with powerful Intelligent Video Analytics (IVA), optimized for outdoor security applications. Completion of the project is expected in 2012. Read more

Personnel Tracking of the Week

2012-01-19T23:17:00.000-08:00

Video Surveillance Axis Communications
Sudhindra Holla, Country Manager for India Operations Axis appoints Sudhindra Holla, as the new Country Manager for its India Operations. Holla is an industry veteran with rich experience in building businesses and developing channels.
In his new role, Holla will lead Axis operations in India, driving business strategy in addition to overlooking sales & marketing verticals. Since 100 percent of the company's revenues come from channels, Holla will place considerable emphasis on channel development to expand the reach of Axis products and services in the country. Under his leadership, the Axis India team will continue to tap India's growing physical security market and drive the ongoing shift to IP-based surveillance. Read more

Bosch Supplies Security Technology for Football Stadiums in South America

2012-01-19T01:15:00.000-08:00

Large crowds and big emotions are a dangerous combination. Therefore it is crucial for every sports stadium to have accurately designed emergency plans and advanced safety measurements in place. At two major South American arenas, Bosch Security Systems recently demonstrated which precautions it takes to enable trouble-free sports competitions on a large scale:
To mark the completion of the Copa America in 2011, the Malvinas Argentinas Stadium was overhauled. Its renovation included an enhancement of amenities and facilities, as well as a major update of the stadium's safety technology. Read more

Global Retailer Expands March Networks Video in $1 Million Deal

2012-01-19T01:11:00.000-08:00

March Networks, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, announced that a major retail customer has selected its retail solution to replace analog-based CCTV technology in select U.S. stores. The order expands the customer's existing March Networks digital video network, which currently includes more than 30,000 recording systems and software and is thought to be one of the largest video surveillance installations worldwide. March Networks will complete delivery of the solution, valued at $1 million, by January 31, 2012. Read more

AxxonSoft Joins Intel Software Partner Program

2012-01-19T01:08:00.000-08:00

AxxonSoft joined the Intel Software Partner Program and received the Premier Elite status which opens up broad prospects for optimizing the work of AxxonSoft software run on Intel hardware.
The optimization of resource-intensive apps, such as video processing software, is a priority task for software developers since a properly optimized software will not require excessively powerful hardware and as such will be more cost-efficient. Read more

UK's Largest Casino Selects Dallmeier Surveillance Solution

2012-01-19T01:05:00.000-08:00

Dallmeier has installed a high-tech video surveillance solution at Britain's largest casino, the Aspers Westfield Stratford City Casino.

Opened in December 2011 and located at Westfield Stratford City, in the heart of east London, the Aspers Westfield Stratford City Casino represents a new model of casino in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. The Casino currently has 50 gaming tables, 150 gaming machines, 100 electronic gaming terminals, a sports book as well as bars and restaurants with views over the 2012 Olympic park. Read more

Fluidmesh Achieves Record Growth

2012-01-19T01:02:00.000-08:00

Fluidmesh Networks is pleased to announce that it acheived record growth in 2011. Despite a down economy, the leader in wireless IP backbone systems increased the number of radios it deployed by 100 percent and boosted its customer base by 60 percent.Read more

Video Surveillance Semiconductor Revenue to Approach $3.5 Billion in 2015, Says NPD In-Stat

2012-01-18T01:22:00.000-08:00

After a slight downturn in 2009 due to the worldwide economic conditions, the video surveillance equipment market returned to healthier levels and continued to improve. Boosted by 2011 sales, the market has witnessed the rise of the IP camera, which is about to overtake the long-established analog camera in revenues. As a result, new NPD In-Stat research forecasts that video surveillance semiconductor revenues will approach $3.5 billion in 2015. Read more

Hikvision Protects Brazilian Public Transport at World Cup City

2012-01-18T01:18:00.000-08:00

While much of the world is gearing up for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in England, Brazil has a little bit of a different focus. Obviously, a country with such a rich and varied sporting history is excited to see how their compatriots will fare in London; but for many Brazilians, the real excitement begins in 2014 – when they host the FIFA World Cup Games.
These 2014 Games offer much more for Brazil than simply athletic entertainment. Instead, they present a wide variety of additional benefits that have nothing to do with swimming or wrestling. While Sao Paulo is one of the official host cities, the massive influx of tourists and publicity allow the entire country to prosper. Read more

Iris Recognition Leader AOptix Opens New Singapore Office

2012-01-18T01:13:00.000-08:00

AOptix Technologies, a leading developer of advanced biometrics-based identity solutions, announced the opening of their latest sales office in the Republic of Singapore. Led by Anthony Hay, Director of Asia Pacific Sales, AOptix will serve their Asia Pacific customers from this new office central to India, Malaysia, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Australia and New Zealand. Read more

Anti- Crime Technology Helps to Fight UK Drug Ring

2012-01-18T01:08:00.000-08:00

Applied DNA Sciences, a provider of DNA-based security, anti-counterfeiting technology, law-enforcement and product-authentication solutions announced today that its anti-crime technology has played a key role in the dismantling of a major drug ring in the United Kingdom, where eleven drug cartel members were sentenced to a total of 31 years in prison. A massive police operation, conducted over a period of three years, resulted in seizures totaling more than $400,000 of cocaine, heroin and cannabis, along with nearly $75,000 in cash. Read more

Helsinki Music Center Ensures Safety With Access Control System

2012-01-18T01:05:00.001-08:00

Hedengren Security has delivered Powernet's new battery back-up power supplies securing the power of the access control system at the Helsinki Music Center.
Hedengren was responsible for the system delivery, a third party for the planning and Powernet for the power supply delivery. The project took off a year and a half ago and was completed in the summer of 2011.Read more

VideoIQ Announces Record Growth in 2011

2012-01-18T00:47:00.001-08:00

VideoIQ, the recognized leader in intelligent all-in-one video surveillance solutions, announced record sales in 2011. VideoIQ's success was driven by continued adoption of its intelligent all-in-one video surveillance systems, including the award winning iCVR-HD cameras, iCVR dome cameras, iCVR encoders, and the iCST line of streaming cameras and encoders, as well as significant channel partner development, investment in new partnerships and the introduction of VideoIQ's Tier 1 partner program.Read more

French Logistics Center Relies on Arecont Vision Parking Management System

2012-01-17T01:23:00.000-08:00

The Sogaris Group is a French-based specialist in the design, development, investment, marketing, operation and management of multi-modal and urban freight logistic platforms. The multi-modal traffic hubs are located on strategic transport corridors and allow participants in the logistics supply chain to benefit from a wide range of services including transit-loading bays, warehousing, offices and general services such as security monitoring, maintenance services, living quarters, etc. Sogaris currently manages seven logistic platform locations throughout France with nearly 480,000 square meters of facilities. The company is at the forefront of the industry and continues to modernize its portfolio of properties, integrate new technologies, develop new projects and create new concepts to stay ahead of changes in the logistics profession. Read more

Scottish National Heritage Sites Deploys Streaming Video to Protect Wildlife

2012-01-17T01:20:00.001-08:00

Vemotion Interactive, specialists in live video transmission over low bandwidth connections, announced a new deployment by Dumfries & Galloway Constabulary and Scottish National Heritage (SNH), who provided the funding for the project, to assist in the protection of a number of vulnerable wildlife sites in the area. Read moe

Assa Abloy Provides Access Control Solution for Manchester Social Housing

2012-01-17T01:18:00.000-08:00

ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions has supplied door-opening solutions, door closers and other access-control solutions to City West Housing Trust regeneration project in Salford Greater Manchester, UK. Read more

Memoori: Smart Grid in Smart Buildings Looking To Outperform Utility Smart Grid

2012-01-17T01:13:00.000-08:00

Memoori's annual report The Smart Grid Business 2011 to 2016 shows that some 40 percent of the worlds annual spend on Electrical Transmission and Distribution Equipment goes to the Industrial and Commercial markets. It's therefore not surprising that whilst the main body of the industry preoccupies itself with the utility market the traditional manufacturers are also targeting the industrial and commercial business. Read more

Australian Harbor Enhances Security With Vivotek Cameras

2012-01-16T01:31:00.000-08:00

The Jones Bay Wharf marina, developed in the early twentieth century in Darling Harbor, offers spacious berths for commercially registered super-yachts. The wharf is located right by one of the busiest entertainment districts in Sydney, Australia, where convention centers, aquarium, museums and attractions are within close proximity. Read more

UK Railway Fights Cable Theft With Vital Rail Security

2012-01-13T01:27:00.000-08:00

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

2012-01-13T01:20:00.000-08:00

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

2012-01-13T01:17:00.000-08:00

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

2012-01-12T01:27:00.000-08:00

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

2012-01-12T01:23:00.000-08:00

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

2012-01-12T01:15:00.000-08:00

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

2012-01-11T02:58:00.000-08:00

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

2012-01-11T02:54:00.000-08:00

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

2012-01-11T02:50:00.000-08:00

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

2012-01-11T02:45:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-11T02:41:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-10T01:21:00.000-08:00

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

2012-01-10T01:18:00.000-08:00

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

2012-01-10T01:13:00.000-08:00

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

2012-01-10T01:09:00.001-08:00

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

2012-01-09T01:25:00.000-08:00

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

2012-01-09T01:20:00.000-08:00

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

2012-01-09T01:16:00.001-08:00

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

Slovenian Printer Banks on Arecont Vision Megapixel Surveillance

2012-01-06T01:41:00.000-08:00

Tiskarna Kostomaj in Celje, Slovenia, is a family-owned and operated commercial printer. Five years ago, the company moved into a new two-story office building which includes additional facilities and a parking lot. Read more

UK University Enhances Security With IndigoVision Central Monitoring Solution

2012-01-06T01:38:00.000-08:00

Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK has enhanced student security and simplified operations with the adoption of the latest IP video technology from IndigoVision to provide integrated CCTV surveillance across its four campuses. Read more

German Football Stadium Reduces Vetting Times and Liability Costs With Avigilon Surveillance Solution

2012-01-06T01:33:00.000-08:00

Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, announced that the SGL Arena in Augsburg, Germany—a 30,660 seat stadium that is home to the FC Augsburg football club—has deployed the Avigilon high-definition surveillance system to ensure spectator safety, confirm regulatory compliance, and reduce liability costs. Read more

Personnel Tracking of the Week

2012-01-06T01:20:00.000-08:00

Command Security is pleased to announce that Craig P. Coy has joined the Company as its CEO.
Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Coy served as President and COO of L-3's Homeland Security Group. Prior to joining L-3, Mr. Coy served as the CEO of the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport), where he oversaw Logan International Airport, the Port of Boston, the Tobin Bridge and Hanscom Field in Bedford. Read more

Securitas Acquires Security Services Company in Croatia

2012-01-06T01:17:00.001-08:00

Securitas has acquired 85 percent of the shares in the security services company Protect in Croatia. There is an agreement to acquire the remaining 15 percent of the shares in 2013. Enterprise value of the acquired 85 percent of the shares is estimated to $7.7 million. Read more

Secutech Vietnam 2012 – the Gateway to Vietnam's Dynamic Security Market

2012-01-06T01:14:00.001-08:00

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

Swiss Prison Deploys Flexible IP Surveillance Solution With Milestone

2012-01-05T01:23:00.000-08:00

Milestone Systems' open platform IP video management software is the flexible basis for a customized solution in a new central prison in Switzerland, which has twice as many cameras as guards observing the life of those inside and outside the cells. Read more

Rapiscan Systems Receives $15 Million for Service and Maintenance of Inspection Systems

2012-01-05T01:19:00.000-08:00

OSI Systems, a vertically-integrated provider of specialized electronics and services, announced that its Security division, Rapiscan Systems, received orders for approximately $15 million to provide field service and maintenance of Rapiscan inspection systems, including Secure 1000 personnel screeners. These contracts are in support of U.S. Government security and defense programs. Read more

Viscount Access Control Management selected by US Government Agency

2012-01-05T01:16:00.000-08:00

Viscount Systems, a leading edge high technology supplier of security systems and software announced that the company's product has been selected for deployment by a large U.S. government agency. Read more

HID Global Acquires EasyLobby for Secure Visitor Management

2012-01-04T01:20:00.000-08:00

HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced the company has acquired EasyLobby, the industry leader in secure visitor management solutions. The acquisition delivers a number of potential synergies with HID Global's portfolio across its identity and access management business. Read more

Securitas Acquires Dutch Security Services Company for $6.4 Million

2012-01-04T01:14:00.000-08:00

Securitas has acquired the security services company MPL Beveiligingsdiensten in the Netherlands. Enterprise value is estimated to $6.4 million. Read more

Arecont Megapixel Cameras Observe Rare Amphibian

2012-01-04T01:10:00.000-08:00

After several successful trials, the Tular Cave Laboratory in Slovenia (Jamski laboratorij Tular) will permanently install an Arecont Vision megapixel camera system to monitor and study the highly endangered European cave salamander (Proteus anguinus). Up to eight Arecont Vision 5 megapixel cameras will be included in the permanent installation which is expected to be completed by year end. Read more

German Retailer Protects Stores and Assets Across Europe With Honeywell Access Solution

2012-01-03T01:27:00.000-08:00

With over 550 retail outlets worldwide, OBI is a leading brand in the building and DIY sector across Europe. Founded in Germany 40 years ago, the company now employs around 38,000 staff. Read more

Chilean Shopping Center Improves Safety With Vivotek Megapixel Cameras

2012-01-03T01:20:00.000-08:00

Plaza El Roble Mall is a shopping destination in Chillan, a city within the Biobío Region of Chile. Previously equipped with an analogue surveillance system, the mall has recently experienced an upgrade with Vivotek. M y P and Estrom, the system integrators working on this case, boast that the project is one of the largest among the retail vertical market applications that have so far adopted IP surveillance technology. Read more

Identive Group Agrees to Acquire Outstanding Shares from ActivIdentity

2012-01-03T01:16:00.001-08:00

Identive Group, a provider of products, services and solutions for the identification, security and RFID industries, announced it entered into an agreement on December 22, 2011 among Identive, ActivIdentity Corporation and idOnDemand, to acquire the remaining outstanding shares of idOnDemand, held by ActivIdentity for a sum of $500,000. The agreement contains customary provisions and certain releases. Read more

Canadian Community Center Relies on Brivo Access Management

2012-01-02T01:23:00.000-08:00

Brivo Systems, leader in Software as a Service (SaaS) applications for security management, announced that the Town of Virden, located in the province of Manitoba, has installed Brivo access control system to provide access control management for their new, Regional Multi-purpose Community Center Complex. Read more

Russian Office Building Manages Access Control with AxxonSoft Solution

2012-01-02T01:18:00.000-08:00

The Integrator company commissioned the first stage of an integrated security system at the Baltic Business Center, Kaliningrad, Russia. The system is based on Axxon software. Read more

Mauritius Prison Improves Security with IndigoVision Hybrid Video Solution

2012-01-01T18:38:00.000-08:00

The Grand River North West remand prison in Mauritius has vastly improved security by upgrading its CCTV system with IndigoVision's IP video solution. Local partner Brink's (Mauritius) worked installed the system and worked closely with the prison to ensure all areas are monitored. Read more

Rapiscan Systems Receives $5 Million Order for Cargo and Vehicle Inspection Systems

2012-01-01T18:34:00.000-08:00

OSI Systems, a vertically-integrated provider of specialized electronics and services, announced that its Security division, Rapiscan Systems, was awarded an order for approximately $5 million from an Eastern European customer to provide multiple units of its Rapiscan mobile cargo inspection system. Read more

Personnel Tracking of the Week

2012-01-01T18:20:00.000-08:00

Intersil, a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance analog, mixed signal and power management semiconductors, announced the appointment of Masayuki Wajima to the position of VP, Japan Sales. Read more

Australian Insurance Group Puts Safety First With Honeywell Solution

2012-01-01T18:17:00.000-08:00

QBE Insurance Group is Australia's largest international general insurance & reinsurance group, and one of the top 25 insurers and reinsurers worldwide. Outside London, QBE has underwriting centers located in Birmingham, Bristol, Chelmsford, Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester and Stafford. Read more

Axxonsoft Video Analytics at the Heart of Russian SafeCity Project

2012-01-01T18:10:00.000-08:00

In the aim of increasing the effectiveness of the response capabilities of the CIAD (Central internal affairs directorate - head office of regional or city police) of Chelyabinsk Region as well as with the goal of recording video information from main points and critical facilities in Chelyabinsk, AxxonSoft was chosen through a tender organized under the SafeCity project. Read more

U.S. Homeland Security Awards $71 Million Biometric Identity System Contract to Accenture

2012-01-01T18:06:00.000-08:00

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded Accenture Federal Services a 13-month; $71 million contract to further enhance the capabilities of its immigration and border management functions. Read more

American Bank Reduces Fraudulent Losses With March Networks $2.2 Million Surveillance Expansion

2011-12-28T01:30:00.000-08:00

March Networks, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, announced it has received orders totaling more than $2 million from a financial institution ranked among the top 15 largest in North America. The orders extend the bank's current March Networks installation to more than 1,000 retail banking branches and include hybrid NVRs and software. Read more

Security Surveillance Keeps a Watchful Eye on City of Leeds in England

2011-12-28T01:27:00.000-08:00

AG Neovo, the display of choice for professions in many parts of the world, is delighted to be part of front line service delivery in Leeds, the 30th-most populous city in the European Union. Seventy-eight wide-screen LCD displays in the city's new CCTV control center. Read more

American Restaurant Chain Ensures Efficient Services With Video Solution

2011-12-28T01:17:00.000-08:00

Illinois-based, Buona Beef announced an exclusive surveillance agreement with DTT. DTT has rolled out its technology and LP solutions at all BUONA restaurant locations. Read more

Vigilant Technology Expands Product Development Capabilities With Acquisition of Aplica Technologies

2011-12-28T01:14:00.000-08:00

Vigilant Technology, a BATM Company and provider of intelligent IP video surveillance and security solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of all Aplica Technologies' physical and intellectual assets. Providing advanced solutions through cutting-edge technology, Aplica is at the forefront of embedded Video and Wireless application development. Read more

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2011-12-27T01:59:00.000-08:00

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Miami Residential Community Improves Safety With Messoa Traffic Monitoring Solution

2011-12-27T01:42:00.000-08:00

The association of a quiet residential community in Palm Harbor, Miami was looking to install a surveillance camera at the main intersection to monitor traffic exiting the neighborhood, as a part of its security improvement project. The camera must capture clear traffic particulars, especially the license plate, car make and model, as they would become valuable information should any incident occur. Read more

Oxford University Establishes a Secured Data Center for Higher Learning

2011-12-27T01:32:00.000-08:00

Oxford University, a unique and historic institution, is the oldest university in the English-speaking world. Today it teaches students from more than a hundred and forty countries and has a student population of over twenty thousand. Read more

CNL Software Opens New Development Office in the U.S.

2011-12-27T01:25:00.001-08:00

CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it will open another U.S.office facility, this time in the Washington D.C. area in the wake of increased demand for its PSIM software, IPSecurityCenter, and the successful deployments of some of the largest PSIM projects in the U.S. Read more

Russian Community Outside of Moscow Deploys AxxonSoft Video Solutions

2011-12-26T01:53:00.000-08:00

Green Grove is a villa community located 33 kilometers west of Moscow, along the Moscow-Minsk highway. The village offers all necessary public utilities, including central gas, electricity and water supply, sewage, phone and Internet connection, and a well established paved roads system. A guarded checkpoint is installed at the entry to the village. Other facilities located on the site include administration and utilities maintenance service. Read more

American Science and Engineering Receives $8.8 Million Cargo Inspection Order to Secure Middle Eastern Infrastructure

2011-12-26T01:44:00.000-08:00

American Science and Engineering, a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announced it has received an $8.8 million order for a combination of cargo and vehicle screening systems to secure critical infrastructure in the Middle East. This order includes the first deployment of high-throughput, high-energy cargo inspection systems in the Middle East. Read more

IT Reseller in Thailand Improves Accountability and Reduces Theft With Axis Surveillance Solution

2011-12-23T01:31:00.000-08:00

SiS Distribution (Thailand) Public is Thailand's leading IT reseller and distributor, representing more than 60 manufacturers of computer systems, software, peripherals, networking and smart phone products. When the company built a new warehouse, one of the company's key objectives was to enhance physical security systems to guard against theft and other losses. Read more

Datalogic Completes Acquisition of PPT Vision

2011-12-23T01:20:00.001-08:00

Datalogic S.p.A., a Company listed on the STAR segment of the Italian Stock Exchange and leader in the market of bar code readers, data collection mobile computers, RFID and vision systems, announces that the acquisition, through a US subsidiary, of PPT Vision, a U.S. company which has been present in the machine vision market for nearly 30 years, has been completed. Read more

Personnel Tracking of the Week

2011-12-23T01:16:00.001-08:00

Protection 1
Christopher BenVau, VP of Commercial Sales Protection 1, the second largest electronic security company in the United States, announced the appointment of Christopher BenVau as VP Commercial Sales. BenVau comes to Protection 1 most recently from Stanley Convergent Security Solutions, where he served as senior VP of national accounts. A 20-year industry veteran, BenVau has also held a number of executive and management positions with Honeywell, SecurityLink and ADT. Read more

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2011-12-22T02:00:00.001-08:00

Russian Town Deploys Remote Monitoring With Vivotek via Satellite

2011-12-22T01:54:00.000-08:00

Severneftegazstro, a Russia-based system integrator, specializing in installation, repair and dismantling of oil and gas pipelines, was the key player behind the project. As the integrator performs duties mostly during wintertime, when summer comes around, the equipment is kept in a town near Demyankov Uvat, Tyumen, as heavy machines cannot be operated on swampy ground. Somewhat geographically isolated, the town is only accessible by tracked vehicles in the summer and the nearest train station is about 50 km away. Read more

Biometric Solutions Help Airports Keep Passengers Moving for the Christmas Holiday

2011-12-22T01:50:00.000-08:00

Human Recognition Systems (HRS), the UK's independent leader in biometric solutions, is working hard this Christmas helping UK airports to keep passengers moving.
As the airports face their busiest time of the year with an estimated 4.25 million people travelling over the Christmas and New Year holiday. Built for the aviation industry its solutions are based on measuring and managing passenger flow. Read more

Opportunity Knocks in Door Automation Market, Says IMS Research

2011-12-22T01:40:00.000-08:00

After struggling in recent years, the $5.4 billion world market for door automation is poised for a robust recovery, according to a recent study by IMS Research, the leading provider of market intelligence to the global electronics industry.
Revenues from the sale, service, and maintenance of automatic doors and operators, driven largely by non-residential construction activity, came to a grinding halt in much of the developed world following the world financial crisis. However, recent evidence suggests this trend is reversing itself. Read more

Arecont Vision Megapixel Cameras Perform in Bank Application

2011-12-22T01:35:00.000-08:00

Arecont Vision 2 and 3 megapixel cameras monitor teller transactions and keep watch on bank employees and customers in a proof-of-concept video surveillance system installed for Absa Group, one of South Africa's largest financial services groups. Arecont Vision 8 megapixel 180-degree and 360-degree panoramic cameras also watch over customer queues, automated teller machines (ATMs) and the general banking hall, delivering extreme image detail. Read more

Honeywell Tapped to Overhaul Video Surveillance at Niagara Falls Casino

2011-12-22T01:26:00.001-08:00

Honeywell has been selected to overhaul the video surveillance system at Casino Niagara, one of the top tourism attractions in Canada's famed Niagara Falls. The project includes retrofitting the existing surveillance network with IP video technology that will allow casino officials to use a single command and control center to view and remotely manage the systems at both Casino Niagara and its nearby sister facility, Fallsview Casino. Read more

Peruvian Malls Select Total Video Solution from Hikvision

2011-12-21T01:23:00.000-08:00

Peru, like the majority of countries in South America, believes in a distinctive security approach when adopting new surveillance solutions.
One such example is the famous department store chain Oechsle, located throughout Peru's major cities. Oechsle's success is also analogous to Peru's economic revival. Read more

Mace Security Names New CEO

2011-12-21T01:16:00.000-08:00

Mace Security International announced that John J. McCann has been appointed as the Company's CEO, effective when he reports to work between January 3, 2012 and January 10, 2012. Read more

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

2011-12-20T17:51:00.000-08:00

asmag.com wishes everyone a wonderful Christmas, and we are also looking forward to embracing a whole new year 2012 with you.

Chubb Helps UK Recycling Yard Reduce Metal Theft

2011-12-20T01:58:00.000-08:00

Chubb Fire & Security has designed and installed a sophisticated CCTV surveillance and detection system at a metal recycling site to help prevent the theft of valuable non-ferrous metals. Read more

American Supermarket Selects Axxon for Theft Prevention

2011-12-20T01:53:00.000-08:00

Wakefern Food Corporation, the merchandising and distribution arm for ShopRite, is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States, with locations throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast region. Saker ShopRites owns and operates 27 supermarkets in New Jersey. Read more

US Federal Agency Selects BriefCam Video Synopsis

2011-12-20T01:50:00.000-08:00

Rimage, an industry leader in digital content archiving, distribution and protection, has shipped a $497,000 order for its new Video Synopsis systems to a United States federal agency. The agency will use the systems to enhance the speed and efficiency of surveillance video evidence review. Read more

Your best choice of source for the security industry

2011-12-19T19:27:00.001-08:00

asmag.com provides a comprehensive and interactive B2B platform for security professionals. We offer security players the latest news and reports.

IMS Research Predicts Video Surveillance Trends for 2012

2011-12-19T02:03:00.001-08:00

The video surveillance industry has changed dramatically since IMS Research published its first report on the market in 2003. Over the years, our team of market analysts have expanded our video surveillance research to cover every aspect of the market, from network camera trackers through to dedicated reports on video analytics, storage, VSaaS and PSIM. The following predictions for 2012 serve to provide some guidance on the key trends and opportunities in each of these areas. We hope you find them useful in planning for the year ahead. Read more

Cleaning Company in South Africa Deploys Comprehensive Solution With Honeywell

2011-12-19T01:57:00.000-08:00

Wetrok has been at the forefront of cleaning technology since 1948, providing customer satisfaction with a comprehensive range of products and services for professional cleaning. In March 1982 Industro-Clean and Wetrok signed an agreement which laid the foundation for Wetrok South Africa to become a significant player in the South African cleaning market. The head office is located in Honeydew, north-west of Johannesburg, and there are 11 branches across South Africa and a distributor in Namibia. Read more

American Science and Engineering Receives Additional X-Ray Detection Order from African Nation

2011-12-19T01:51:00.000-08:00

American Science and Engineering, a leader in X-ray detection technology, announced the receipt of an order for two X-ray detection for use by an African country for law enforcement applications. With this order, the law enforcement agencies within the country will have a total of nine X-ray detection systems for their security operations. Read more

Gunnebo to Downsize Spanish Operations and Cut Staffing By a Third

2011-12-19T01:46:00.000-08:00

Gunnebo Security has decided to down-size its Spanish operations. The action is done in order to align scope and size of the business with the country's current market situation.
Gunnebo has noted a negative development of the Spanish security market over the past few years. The development is connected to the overall stand-still that has characterized the Spanish economy for the past three-four years. Read more

Asmag.com: Your Online Source for Security

2011-12-19T01:40:00.000-08:00

As a leading source for the security industry, Asmag.com provides a comprehensive and interactive B2B platform for security professionals. Social media offers providers richer interactions with potential buyers, reinforcing your brand message. Read more

Spanish Clothing Chain Improves Operations With Axis Video Solution

2011-12-16T01:49:00.000-08:00

Neck & Neck is a Spanish-owned company dedicated to the design, production, distribution and sales of clothing for children aged 0 to 14. It began operating in the children's clothing market in 1993 and currently has close to 200 stores in 11 countries. In 2010, it registered a turnover of nearly $65 million. It has around 140 stores in Spain, of which it owns 110, while the rest are franchises. The company's stores are generally similar, with the same employee profile and identical decoration. They introduce 7 collections every six months and offer more than 800 references, with a large variety of exclusively designed motifs, prints and accessories. Read more

Russia Hunting Ground Deploys Axxon Intelligent System for Property Monitoring

2011-12-16T01:44:00.000-08:00

The hunting ground with an area of over 100 hectares is located at the junction of the Vladimir, Moscow and Yaroslavl regions. The hunting ground offers exceptional comfort and everything needed for a good hunt.
In line with the recent trend of using video cameras to monitor forests and prevent wildfires, the customer chose to have video surveillance posts and local monitoring stations installed across the property. In addition to fire supervision, the video surveillance system was also meant to oversee buildings and facility perimeters located in the vicinity of installed posts. Read more

Nigeria Customs and Border Deploys Smiths Detection Screening

2011-12-16T01:37:00.000-08:00

Smiths Detection announces a multi-million Euro order from Nigeria for its dual view high energy cargo scanner which includes a state-of-the-art material discrimination system.
The order placed by Global Scansystems is part of the Destination Inspection Programme (DIP), established by the Nigerian Ministry of Finance for the Customs Authorities of Nigeria. The stationary scanner, the most advanced system of its kind in West Africa, will be deployed at the customs and border checkpoint between Nigeria and Benin. Read more

UK Apparel Store Prevents Damage With Surveillance and Intrusion Alarms

2011-12-16T01:29:00.000-08:00

Only the day before student riots had broken out in the capital due to increased student loans. Although the riots had started as peaceful, a section of people were increasing tension within the crowds and damage and vandalism had started.
John Davenport, Head of Loss Prevention for Arcadia, had to take action to prevent the store and its staff from being involved in any physical threat. With a busy weekend looming he had to take immediate action. By adding extra CCTV cameras Arcadia would be able to foresee any problems from their central control room and manage onsite security to key locations in the store. Read more

Personnel Tracking of the Week

2011-12-16T01:23:00.001-08:00

Americas VideoIQ
Sagy Amit, Southwestern Regional Sales Director VideoIQ, the leader in delivering innovative video surveillance solutions, announced the addition of Sagy Amit to its sales team in the position of southwestern regional sales director. In this role, Amit will be responsible for driving sales and distribution of VideoIQ's line of intelligent all-in-one video surveillance systems, including iCVR-HD cameras, iCVR dome cameras, iCVR encoders, and the iCST line of streaming cameras and encoders. Read more

Spanish University Library Opens Doors With Salto Access Management

2011-12-15T01:42:00.000-08:00

Going back to ‘school' will be more special than ever for students at UPV-EHU (Basque Country University) this year. As they return to their Gipuzkoa campus they are finding out that exciting developments have been taking place while they have been away.
An impressive brand new Central Library has been constructed and is now home to some 380,000 books and more than 130,000 magazines, and now both college and university students and faculty staff will be able to access this facility just by using their university ID card. Read more

UK Braille Publisher Deploys Comprehensive Security Solution From Honeywell

2011-12-15T01:31:00.000-08:00

The Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) is a world leading charity providing information, support and advice to almost two million people with visual impairments or blindness. It relies heavily on public funding to carry out vital research into eliminating avoidable sight loss, as well as supporting research into sight loss and other eye health issues. The RNIB is Europe's largest Braille publisher. Read more