Aug 6, 2010
IMS Research: Smart Card Shipments to Reach 5.8 Billion in 2010
In its latest smart card and smart card IC dataset, IMS Research has concluded that the market for smart cards ICs is forecast to reach 5.8 billion units in 2010. read more
Albuquerque City Surveillance Relies on DVTel IP Surveillance
DVTel, a provider for the development and delivery of intelligent security solutions over IP networks, announced that the City of Albuquerque, New Mexico has standardized on the DVTel intelligent security solution to manage their ambitious, and growing, city-wide IP video surveillance project. SCI is the integrator partner on this long-running project installation and its continued rollout. read more
Major Canadian Bank Invests in March Networks Video Management
March Networks, a provider of intelligent IP video solutions, announced that one of Canada’s premier financial institutions will deploy its banking solution as part of a comprehensive video surveillance roll-out at approximately 1,000 bank branches across Canada. The first phase of the project is expected to be completed by October. read more
IQinVision Megapixel Cameras Pick Up the Tab For US Sports Bar
IQinVision, a provider of high-performance HD megapixel network cameras, smart network cameras, and network video recording systems, announced that Michael Ballard’s Full Throttle Saloon, the epicenter of the world-famous Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, has deployed a mix of IQeye cameras for security and surveillance at this high-volume cash operation. read more
Panasonic and MediaVue Video Deployed at Paris Fashion Store
BIO-key and MorphoTrak Awarded FBI Fingerprint Contract
BIO-key International, a provider of finger-based biometric identification solutions won a contract for afingerprint biometric identity solution built on the fusion of BIO-key and MorphoTrak algorithms. read more
ADT Appoints Commercial National Accounts VP for ADT North America
Industry veteran Jeffrey Bean has been named group VP, Commercial National Accounts for ADT North America. In this role, Bean will be responsible for developing and executing growth strategies for ADT’s commercial sales channel in North America. read more
Aug 5, 2010
Sanyo Video Redesigns Santec Brand Strategy in Germany
As of August, Sanyo Video will focus its business strategy on its own brand Santec which has been successful on the market since more than 20 years. The Santec logo has been redesigned and symbolizes the change in business direction. Santec products represent quality and innovation which have turned it into one of the leading brands in the field of video surveillance, not only in Germany but throughout Europe. This position should be strengthened even further in the future. read more
OnSSI Video Software Reviews Military Tactical Training
Strategic Operations in San Diego is enhancing the effectiveness of their tactical military training with OnSSI's IP video software. The company stages military training exercises employing Hollywood-style special effects and actors playing enemy combatants, all captured by 30 cameras set up in a simulated Afghan village. read more
Secura Systems Works with Dutch Police to Combat Crimes at Football Games
IQinVision Centralizes Marketing and Technical Support
IQinVision, a provider of high-performance HD megapixel network cameras, smart network cameras and network video recording systems, announced that all marketing and technical support functions will now be organized under the VP of Global Sales, Mark Nazarenus, and all personnel will be located in the company's San Juan Capistrano headquarters. read more
TechRadium Renews Mass Notification Contract for Florida School District
The Osceola School District decided to renew their contract with TechRadium, a provider of mass notificationand information sharing technologies. The school district will extend the use of TechRadium’s immediate response information system (IRIS). read more
Aug 4, 2010
Memoori: What Makes a Winner in the Security Industry?
Unsurprisingly, this month has seen very few important industry announcements as the holiday season starts to kick in. However when we start to sieve through the considerable flow of data there is still valuable information to uncover. read more
IMS Research: US ITS Market Reaches to $1.4 Billion in 2010
IMS Research predicts US to spend a combined US$1.4 billion on intelligent transport systems (ITS) during 2010. While the largest statewide spends, and deployment of ITS, can be found in California and Florida, more interesting perhaps are the 26 states starting to deploy ITS on a larger scale, each budgeted to spend between $10 to $100 million over the same period. read more
Infinova and Videonetics Soar at Indian Airports
Hikvision Megapixel Cameras Pump Up Security at Boston Gas Stations
Megapixel cameras and video compression cards from Hikvision are being used at petrol stations on a major American motorway, the north-south highway “US Route 1” in Massachusetts. The filling stations are Gulf, Mobil and Shell outlets on Boston's North Shore. read more
Paxton Access Control Strengthens UK Gym Chain
Cross Match Biometric Solution Streamlines Indian Employment Registration
Cross Match Technologies, a provider of biometric identity solutions, along with technology partner Smart ID, is working with the Indian government to help register rural residents, such as those in Bihar, for a national guaranteed employment program (NREGA). read more
SIA: Video Analytics Reduce Per-Camera Cost
Video analytics and other "enabling technologies" can sharply reduce per-camera costs for companies, according to a report included in the latest quarterly research update from the Security Industry Association(SIA). read more
Aug 3, 2010
MS Research: Perimeter Security Driven by Regulations and Market Expansion
The world market for perimeter security sensors is projected to exceed US$440 million by 2014. The growth of this market will primarily be driven by proposed legislation in Europe, CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear plants), CFATS in the U.S. and airport and nuclear power plant expansion across Asia. read more
Frost & Sullivan: RFID Market to Reach $250 Million in 2016
With several RFID initiatives getting underway across diverse verticals in the South East Asian and Australia New Zealand region, RFID is all set to live up to its billing as a breakthrough technology. In line with this technology’s capabilities to enable greater security and efficiency, more end users are considering it a tool that will help them gain a competitive edge. read more
Miami Border Drug Smuggling Curbed by Mobile Remote Surveillance Systems
Border Patrol agents assigned to the Miami Sector have two new sets of high-tech eyes to help them keep a closer watch on the border, said the US Department of Homeland Security’s US Customs and Border Protection. read more
Raytheon Installs Chemical Sensors in the Port of Providence
Raytheon received a contract from the city of Providence, Rhode Island, to strengthen surveillance in its port by integrating chemical-detection sensors into the existing security system. read more
Merit Lilin Expands in Europe
Lilin increased European presence with an expansion in Italy and a distribution agreement with UK network and cabling product distributor, Networks Center. read more
TSA Approves Smiths Detection X-ray Screening for Air Cargo List
Smiths Detection announced the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has added 10 X-ray systems to its air cargo screening qualified technology list, taking Smiths Detection’s total of approved X-ray solutions to 16 on the list. read more
UETS Wins $1.2 Million Smart Card Contract from Iraqi Government
Net 1 Ueps Technologies announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Net1 Universal Electronic Technological Solutions (UETS), has received an order for a further US$1.2 million Universal Electronic Payment System (UEPS)-enabled smart cards. NUETS expects the delivery of these cards to commence towards the end of September 2010 at the rate of 200,000 cards per month. read more
Daon Awarded ID Management Contract for Indian Identity Program
Daon, a provider of identity assurance software and services announced that India has joined a growing number of countries around the world who have chosen Daon software for identity management. Daon’s software has been selected for use in India’s Unique ID (UID), the largest identity program. The program, branded as Aadhaar, will eventually encompass 1.2 billion residents and the UID will become the single source of identity verification throughout the country. read more
Mahindra Satyam and Morpho Biometric Solutions Deployed by Indian Identification Authority
Mahindra Satyam, the brand identity of Satyam Computer Services, a consulting and IT services provider andMorpho (Safran group), a provider of biometric technologies and identification solutions, announced that theMahindra Satyam and Morpho-led consortium has been selected as one of the key partners to implement and deliver the Aadhaar program by Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). read more
Sanyo and Mirasys Enter Technology Partnership
Sanyo’s range of nine full HD cameras has been integrated into Mirasys’ video management software platform which will benefit customers who are looking for a gradual transition to a fully IP-based surveillance solution. read more
March Networks Finalizes Shareholder Rights Plan
March Networks entered into a shareholder rights plan agreement (the “Rights Plan”) to encourage the fair treatment of shareholders in any takeover offer for the company. The Rights Plan is effective immediately and will provide the board of directors of March Networks and the shareholders more time to consider fully any unsolicited takeover bid for the corporation. It will also allow more time for the board of directors to pursue other alternatives to maximize shareholder value, if appropriate. Shareholders will be asked to confirm the rights plan at the next annual and special meeting of the shareholders scheduled to be held on August 26. read more
AFN Security Distributes 3VR Intelligent Surveillance in Australia
3VR Security, a provider of intelligent surveillance and search, partnered with AFN Security to offer 3VR technology to the Australian market. AFN Security is an Australian security integrator and electrical services provider, with customers ranging from residential to retail, corporate and high-risk commercial and industrial. By partnering with 3VR, AFN will be able to provide their customers of all sizes and across all industries with intelligent surveillance and search solution on the market. read more
Aug 2, 2010
Research and Markets: Night Vision Market to Triple by 2015
Research and Markets added the "Uncooled IR Cameras & Detectors for Thermography and Vision" report to their offering. read more
Fluidmesh Wireless Video Watches over US Community College
Challenge:
SimplexGrinnell was called upon to design and specify a camera system for Western Wyoming Community College, Rock Springs, at parking lot, but the project presented some specific challenges. Among them are harsh wind and cold-weather conditions, power problems, and coming up with a way to get network to the cameras. read more
SimplexGrinnell was called upon to design and specify a camera system for Western Wyoming Community College, Rock Springs, at parking lot, but the project presented some specific challenges. Among them are harsh wind and cold-weather conditions, power problems, and coming up with a way to get network to the cameras. read more
Envysion Manages Hosted Video at Colorado Restaurant Chain
Envysion, the Managed Video as a Service (MVaaS) provider, announced that Garbanzo Mediterranean Grillhas selected Envysion as their exclusive video provider and is deploying the company’s managed videosolution to all existing and planned expansion locations. Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, a rapidly growing Colorado-owned and operated fast-casual concept whose menu features authentic and healthy flavors of the Mediterranean, will use Envysion’s PoS integrated managed video to support loss prevention, improve operations and drive bottom-line profit improvements. read more
IdentiSys Acquires Florida Security Provider Card Solutions
IdentiSys, North America’s sales and service integrator of identification, card issuance, emergency response and access control security systems, acquired Card Solutions, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. read more
Hirsch Awarded $4 Million Contract for Access Control Solutions
Hirsch Electronics, a manufacturer of integrated security and identity management solutions and a business unit of Identive Group, confirmed an award of US$4 million to supply US Department of Justice (DoJ) agencies with Hirsch security systems. The majority of the revenue associated with the orders was recognized within the second quarter ended June 30. Notice of the awards was first made public by the General Services Administration pursuant to Federal disclosure regulations. read more
ipConfigure Remote Surveillance Improves Virginia Hospital Work Efficiency
ipConfigure announced its enterprise surveillance solution was deployed by Sentara Hospital as a comprehensive remote monitoring solution. read more
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