VideoIQ Intelligent Cameras Watch over US City

Birmingham is the largest city in the state of Alabama, spanning 151 square miles and boasting a downtown population of nearly 230,000. Like any major city, Birmingham has its share of crime and vandalism. To help combat this and provide a safe environment for residents and visitors alike, the city has taken a number of measures including provisioning the installation of 40 video surveillance cameras throughout the metropolitan area. read more

Legrand Acquires AV Product Supplier Middle Atlantic Products

Legrand, North America has acquired Middle Atlantic Products, a company based in New Jersey specializing in AV products and solutions for commercial, residential, security and broadcast applications. The completion of the transaction is anticipated for mid-June and is subject to the satisfaction of certain requirements, including regulatory approval. Prior to closing, Legrand and Middle Atlantic will continue to operate as separate, independent companies. read more

Mobotix Cameras Congregate at UK Historic Church

Mobotix, a manufacturer of network-based video security systems has shared details of a project at the parish of St. Nicholas, one of the UK's oldest churches, that has deployed surveillance technology to protect against theft and vandalism while offering access to special services via the Internet. read more

Axis Helps Brazilian Concessionary Companies Digitalize Captured Images

CCR Group, one of the private infrastructure groups in Latin America, has a strong presence in the highway concession sector. The surveillance model of the highways was not considered satisfactory. At that time, the security provided applied only to property. read more

Lilin and Wavestore Reach Agreement for Technology Partnership

Lilin, a manufacturer of IP video solutions together with Wavestore, a provider of DVR, NVR, and HVR solutions, have formed a technology partnership. read more

Scottish Communications Upgrades UK Retail Store Surveillance System

Situated in rural Perthshire 10 miles north of Pitlochry, The House of Bruar is one of Scotland's well-known retail experiences that boasts some of the country's finest produce, clothing and rural artwork. read more

Securitas Acquires the Majority of Jordanian Security Services Company

Securitas has acquired more than 50-percent shares in the security services company Al Sharika Al Muatfawika Likhadamat Al Amin Wa Al Himaya in Jordan. The seller is the Jordanian Company JoSecure, fully owned by King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau. Enterprise value is estimated to US$3.6 million. read more