Orlando Convention Center Secured by Arecont, Cisco and OnSSI

Orlando's Orange County Convention Center, site of the 2011 ASIS International seminar and exhibits, is also the site of a state-of-the-art IP-based video surveillance system running Ocularis software by OnSSI. The system includes approximately 300 5 megapixel cameras to keep watch on the second largest convention facility in the United States. read more

Management and Security at Starwood Chain Hotel in New York Made Easy With VingCard Solution

VingCard Elsafe, the global leader in hospitality security and part of the ASSA ABLOY, announces that several of its proprietary technology solutions have been integrated as critical components of a revolutionary Smart Check-In program at one of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide's newest hotels, Aloft New York Brooklyn.  read more

US Restaurant Chain Says No to Theft and Fraud With Fingerprint Biometrics

DigitalPersona, a global provider of authentication and endpoint protection solutions, announced Garden Fresh Restaurant has rolled out DigitalPersona U.are.U Fingerprint Biometrics in 122 Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes restaurant locations throughout 15 states. Garden Fresh deployed biometric fingerprint readers with the Volante Systems Point-of-Sale (POS) software to provide employees accountability and reduce unauthorized discounts and overrides. read more

IMS Research: Loss Prevention Managers Looking for Creative Solutions

It seems that the price sensitive world of retail security has an emerging creative side, according to IMS Research's latest end-user research on video surveillance and security in the retail market. Historically, the retail market has been characterized by low prices and basic, easy-to-use security solutions. Although these remain critical success factors for the market, increasingly loss prevention managers are looking for creative, customized solutions to the key risks they deal with on a day-to-day basis. read more

Frost & Sullivan: Demand for IP Video Surveillance Boosts Northeast Asia Video Surveillance Market

Estimates reveal that the total Northeast Asia video surveillance market was valued at US$525.3 million in 2010. The market comprises two mature countries - Japan and South Korea, in terms of video surveillance prevalence, and continues to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.3 percent. This can be attributed to various mandates in these countries, falling prices of IP video surveillance, initiation of a number of large-scale security projects and, most importantly, government support for these projects. read more

Pelco and Dedicated Micros Keep an Eye on UK Processing Facilities

Global Renewables Lancashire Operations processes over 300,000 tonnes of household rubbish annually at its two new processing facilities near Preston and Blackpool. With technology supplied via Norbain, the vast state-of-the-art sites have been equipped with integrated CCTV and emergency call station networks by Hirst & Danson Electrical Contractors. read more

Malta Cruise Ship Port Selects Megapixel Cameras

Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, announces deployment of 50 Arecont Vision megapixel cameras to help ensure the security and safety of thousands of visitors to the Valletta cruise ship terminal in Malta, a group of islands in the central Mediterranean.  read more

Flir Systems Awarded $50 Million US Army Maintenance and Repair Contract

FLIR System announced that it has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Army valued at up to $50.0 million for repair and maintenance services for the Army's force protection surveillance systems that are fielded across the globe. Under the terms of the five year contract, the Army has placed an initial order for $10.2 million of repair and maintenance services for one year, and has the option to procure an additional $39.8 million of similar services over the following four years. read more

Polish Hospital Improves Quality of Child Care and Diagnostics Using Axis Cameras

I.Moscicki Hospital in Chorzow, Hospital for Children and Adults – Sleep Laboratory: A private hospital whose main area of activity is otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat disorders) for adults and children. The Sleep Laboratory operating in the Hospital is a leading organization in the country in which breathing and sleeping structure disorders are diagnosed and treated. Appropriate diagnostics and, in the case of detecting disorders, quick commencement of treatment are the key factors for appropriate prevention of apnea consequences. read more

Wisconsin Casino Upgrades and Expands Security With IndigoVision Platform

In 2008, the North Star Mohican Casino in Wisconsin upgraded their surveillance capability with an innovative integrated solution using IndigoVision's IP Video technology. The system integrates CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, panic alarms and Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) into a single unified system that transformed the casino's operation. The surveillance system has been further expanded to cover the new resort hotel complex opened at the end of 2010. read more

Frost & Sullivan: Increasing Preference for IP Solutions Spurs SEA and ANZ Video Surveillance Market

The Southeast Asian and Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) video surveillance market has evolved beyond analogue systems and is emerging as a hotbed for IP solutions. This shift in focus is mainly due to various governments' rising preference for IP. read more

Historic Mt. Washington Resort Chooses Salto Access Solution

The historic Omni Mount Washington Resort, New England's premier all-season resort, has chosen to upgrade to the latest XS4 solution from SALTO Systems. read more

Axis Solution Watches over Dutch Flower Group's Transportation of Flowers

Dutch Flower Group (DFG) is a global group of companies. Together, they are market leaders in import, export, trade and market development of flowers and plants. To monitor the transportation of flowers and to reduce fraud, DFG was searching for a surveillance solution. read more

Major Warehouse in England Deploys Xtralis Solution to Minimize Stock Theft

Next generation video and audio transmission technology from ADPRO by Xtralis is helping to prevent further break-ins at a major warehousing facility in the West Midlands, after it suffered a number of attacks resulting in thousands of pounds worth of stock being stolen. read more

Historic Mt. Washington Resort Chooses Salto Access Solution

The historic Omni Mount Washington Resort, New England's premier all-season resort, has chosen to upgrade to the latest XS4 solution from SALTO Systems. read more

Video Surveillance Potential Maximized When Social and Ethical Issues Are Addressed

In Europe there has been a steadily growing campaign during the last five years to restrict the use of Video Surveillance in public areas. It has been based on the assumption that it infringes on the privacy and liberties of citizens. read more