ComCam to Acquire Security OEM Supplier 1st Choice

ComCam International has entered into a Letter of Intent to acquire all of the issued shares of 1st Choice Security Solutions of Georgia (1st Choice), a OEM supplier of ultra-long range RFID technology in a stock and cash transaction expected to close June 2011. On completion of the transaction 1st Choice will become a wholly owned subsidiary of ComCam. read more

American Traffic Solutions Contracted from 10 Cities to Optimize Road Safety

In the first quarter of 2011, 10 cities in Colorado, Florida, Missouri and New Jersey signed contracts with American Traffic Solutions (ATS) to install and maintain more than 100 red-light safety and speed safety cameras, furthering ATS' position as North America's market leader in road safety camera installations. read more

OSI Systems Awarded Asian Baggage Inspection Contract

OSI Systems, a provider of electronic products for critical applications in the security and health care industries, announced that its security division, Rapiscan Systems, has been awarded orders for approximately US$2.8 million to provide baggage and parcel X-ray inspection systems to a civil aviation authority in Asia. The systems to be provided include Rapiscan's explosives detection system for screening of checked passenger baggage and X-ray scanners, used for screening of carry-on passenger baggage. read more

US Construction Company Deploys Wireless Security Perimeter

Inovonics, a provider of wireless sensor networks for commercial and life safety applications, together with Optex, a supplier for outdoor perimeter security, have become the wireless security system of choice for Armed Response Team and Shumate Constructors, an Albuquerque, New Mexico-based construction company that builds educational facilities in the Albuquerque area. read more

Fluidmesh Wireless Technology Monitors French Buildings between Airports

Garonor, one of the famous business and services center located in the Ile de France region, needed a security system to monitor its buildings, which are located between two airports, the Charles de Gaulle and Le Bourget. But finding a cost-effective surveillance solution presented several challenges. Among the difficulties are the distance between the buildings, some of them near the Charles de Gaulle airport and others next to Le Bourges airport, and network constraints such as interferences due to the radars coming from the airports. read more

Production of SD Cameras to Diminish in the Next 18 Months, Says IMS Research

Standard resolution security cameras days appear to be numbered, according to analysts from IMS Research.  read more

Axis Network Cameras Curb Crimes in South Africa

One of the most serious and worrisome problems facing South African businesses today is the prevalence of crime. Unlike inflated overheads, stiff competition or overpriced raw materials, crime cannot be overcome by sound business practices or an inspired marketing campaign. Silverton Business Watch, a nonprofit community initiative, recognized the devastating consequences of crime in their central business district and decided to avail itself of a high-tech surveillance solution to fight the scourge threatening its local industry.  read more

IndigoVision IP Surveillance Takes off at Indian International Airport

IndigoVision's IP video solution has been used for a surveillance system with more than 3700 cameras in the new terminal 3 at Delhi International Airport (DIAL). The project is believed to be the largest single installation of an IP video system in Asia. The new terminal was built as part of the massive infrastructure development for Delhi ahead of the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Delhi is India's second largest airport and with the recent expansion can handle 34 million passengers per year.  read more

Checkpoint Systems Acquires Apparel Labeling Solution Provider

Checkpoint Systems has acquired Shore to Shore, including the Adapt Group and related assets. Shore to Shore, headquartered in Centerville, Ohio, is a global retail apparel and footwear product identification business with production locations in 13 countries. The company designs, manufactures and sells a full line of merchandise identification products including hang tags, price tickets, printed paper tags, pressure sensitive products, woven labels, leather and leather-like labels, heat transfer labels and brand protection and EAS solutions/labels. read more

Daon Identity Services Streamline US Background Checks

Daon, a provider of identity assurance software and services announced its identity services offering is being expanded to thousands of locations throughout the U.S., bringing comprehensive background checking, credentialing and identity management services to state agencies and local businesses.  read more

RFID Adoptions Experience Potential Growth, Says ABI Research

The recent edition of ABI Research's annual survey of RFID end users has found that about one fifth of responding organizations spent more than US$1 million each on RFID in 2010. read more

IrisGuard Receives Certification for Indian Aadhaar ID Project

IrisGuard, a provider of iris recognition technology, announced that its iris recognition camera received certification for deployment in India's Aadhaar/Unique ID project from Standardization Testing & Quality Certification (STQC). The STQC Directorate is an attached office of the Department of Information Technology, Government of India. The biometric devices certified by STQC ensure that these devices are reliable, safe, secure and meet the specifications of Unique Identification Authority of India.  read more

Dallmeier Surveillance System Stars in a Hollywood Blockbuster

Who wouldn't give their eye teeth to appear in a Hollywood blockbuster? Now, Dallmeier has managed to do just that: the Regensburg-based manufacturer of video surveillance solutions is now appearing in the film “Unknown”.  read more

Axis Network Cameras Watch over Dutch Supermarkets

Albert Heijn is the Netherlands' oldest supermarket chain. The store in Zaltbommel was established in 1989 and started out as a smaller store in the city center. In 2007, it was moved to a store sized approximately 2400 square meters. Albert Heijn Zaltbommel wished to deploy cameras as a tool to manage their various activities better and to control their processes such as checking out flow more effectively.  read more

LaserCard Awarded Saudi Arabia National ID Card Contract

LaserCard, a provider of government ID solutions, has received a purchase order valued at approximately US$2.1 million for chip-ready, optical security media cards-based credentials for the Saudi Arabia National ID Card program.  read more