Spanish Electronic ID Program Adds Smart Card Readers from Identive

Identive, a provider of products and services for the identification, security and RFID industries, announced that it has shipped an additional 122,000 smart card readers to support Spain's national electronic ID card program.
The smart card readers will be used to promote the use of the DNI electronico, or electronic ID card, which the Spanish government launched in late 2009. Read more

American Boutique Hotel Opts for Axis Network HD Video for Efficient Management

The Belair Hotel offers many IT-based services, with first-rate infrastructures and equipment. It originally had an analog video surveillance system consisting of 16 black and white cameras, a multiplexer and VHS tape recording. The system eventually broke down, which presented the perfect opportunity to migrate to a new video surveillance system. Read more 

US Quick-Serve Chain Expands Envysion Managed Video for Operational Management

Envysion, the leading Managed Video as a Service (MVaaS) provider, announced that Qdoba Mexican Grill has reached its 250th site on the Envysion platform. Qdoba, the largest fast casual Mexican franchise in the United States, has expanded video usage to hundreds of users throughout the company to improve loss prevention, operations, marketing, product development efforts and ultimately restaurant-level profitability. Read more

American Luxury Hotel Selects Asset Tracking for Staff Uniforms

InvoTech Systems, provider of hotel systems for efficient operations, announced that the new Omni Dallas Hotel has installed InvoTech's RFID uniform system inventory software. InvoTech is providing the GIMS software and all related equipment. Read more

Personnel Tracking of the Week

Americans Honeywell
Scott Harkins, Leader of Products Businesses in the Americas
Honeywell announced that Scott Harkins has been appointed to lead Honeywell Security Group's (HSG) products businesses in the Americas. Harkins will report directly to HSG President Ron Rothman, and will oversee the company's intrusion, video and access systems divisions, which serve customers across North America, Latin America and the Caribbean. HSG's customers include security dealers and integrators who serve residential end users, as well as government and commercial end users in a multitude of industries ranging from casinos and schools, to hospitals and utilities. Read more

2011 Security 50

The 9th Security 50 ranking reveals leaders in physical security. Despite the global economic downturn, strong players delivered double-digit growth. Successful companies listened to their customers and developed innovative solution tailored to their needs. They also expanded their footprint into developing markets, such as China, Brazil and Russia. With proper management, they survived or became stronger under competitive pressure.
The 2011 annual ranking was based on product sales for manufacturers in 2010. To qualify for Security 50, all companies were required to provide audited financial reports. Find out who made the cut by reading the ranking online, along with two in-depth articles on how they performed and what's next in the security industry. At the end of 2011, don’t miss out on Security 50 for 2012 survival tips. Read more

Megapixel to Represent 70 Percent of Network Cameras in 2015, Says IMS Research

An upcoming report from IMS Research has identified the latest in a long line of evolving trends in the enterprise and IP video surveillance storage market. Since the first edition of the video surveillance storage report in 2008, the major trends presented below have continued to impact the market; while new developments and innovations have also gained traction. Read more

German Museum Deploys Avigilon Surveillance to Protect Exhibits from Theft and Vandalism

Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance systems, announced that the Bomann Museum in Celle, Germany, which showcases the region's folklore and history, has deployed the Avigilon high-definition surveillance system to improve onsite security, protect exhibits from theft and vandalism, and reduce overall security costs. Read more

Belgian Bank Selects Oberthur Smart Authentication for Customer Service

Banca Monte Paschi Belgio, the Belgian branch of the oldest banking group, has selected Oberthur Technologies, the world's second largest provider of security and identification solutions and services based on smart card technologies, to provide one of the most advanced end-to-end Smart Authentication solutions, certified by MasterCard. Read more

German Casinos Install IndigoVision Video Solution

Nine Bavarian casinos have had their surveillance operations completely transformed by the installation of a fully digital IP Video solution from IndigoVision, designed and installed by Authorised Partner, Ippi GmbH. Read more

Megapixel Cameras Provide Panoramic Coverage for Gas Station in South Africa

Arecont Vision's megapixel panoramic cameras provide superior image detail for real-time video surveillance and forensic investigations at a Shell Petrol Service Station in Kensington, South Africa. Read more

IBM Extends Smarter Cities through Acquisition of Curam Software

IBM has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Curam Software to help governments improve the efficiency, effectiveness and accessibility of social programs for smarter cities. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Curam Software is used in more than 80 government agency projects around the world to provide the most appropriate social programs to citizens and their families in a timely manner, deliver services more effectively and continuously monitor progress toward achieving people's social and economic potential. The software is used by health and human services, workforce services, and social security organizations around the world to deliver welfare, social insurance and both individual and employer based social programs. Read more

Business Intelligence With Video Analytics to Become $900 Million Market by 2016, Says ABI Research

The video analytics market is expected to grow by 21 percent year-over-year in 2011. This surge in demand will drop to a more sustainable growth of 13.9 percent in 2012 and will stabilize at near 11 percent year-over-year growth at the end of 2016, driven by the emergence of innovative use cases such as business intelligence (BI) tools and the maturing of product offerings. Read more

Caribbean Restaurant on Dutch Island Deploys Mobile Video Solution

Video surveillance and remote monitoring company mobiDEOS announces that Cheri's Cafe, a Caribbean restaurant and entertainment spot on St. Maarten Island, is using MobileCamViewer for business surveillance and remote video monitoring. The application has reduced costs for the owner by eliminating unnecessary calls and trips to the restaurant, while seamlessly integrating with an existing on-site security system. Read more

HID Global Access Control Solution Helps Beijing Metro Ensure Safety

HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, announced that Beijing Metro has deployed an access control system consisting of the company's network access controllers and contactless readers to help ensure the safety of its passengers and staff. The centralized, web-based system delivers real-time monitoring with multi-layered access control security, flexible remote-management capabilities and robust failure detection and backup support. Read more

IMS Research: Network Video to Grow 25 Percent in 2012, Despite Economic Uncertainty

Whilst the worst of the first global recession has subsided, another, potentially larger and deeper downturn looms on the horizon. Despite this fairly terrifying spectre, IMS Research remains confident that demand for CCTV & video surveillance equipment will remain strong through 2012; growth for network video surveillance equipment sales is forecast to exceed 25 percent. Read more

Tyco Completes Acquisition of Visonic for $100 Million

Tyco International announced that the company has completed the acquisition of Visonic, a global developer and manufacturer of electronic security systems and components, for approximately $100 million in cash. The acquisition was first announced on September 15, 2011.
A leader in advanced wireless technology for the security industry, Visonic's portfolio includes wireless communications technologies that offer increased range and secure communications. These technologies are in use in more than 1 million wireless installations around the world. Read more...

IMS Research: Businesses Realize Green Cost Efficiencies from Building Automation

According to a new report by IMS Research, a leading independent supplier of market research and consultancy to the global electronics industry, the building automation controllers, software and sensors market in EMEA was worth $1.6 billion in 2010, and the Americas market totaled $1.7 billion last year. The report, “The EMEA and Americas Markets for Building Automation Controllers, Software and Sensors – 2011 Edition”, finds that companies are increasingly improving the energy efficiency of their buildings by using building automation systems.Read more...

Accurate Biometrics Awarded Five-Year FBI Fingerprint Contract

Chicago-based, Accurate Biometrics, Illinois' largest fingerprint service provider, has been awarded a new five year FBI Channeling Contract that provides Accurate Biometrics direct access to the FBI Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS). This marks the second FBI channeling contract award for Accurate Biometrics. The previous five–year contract term expired, November 21, 2011. The significance of this award is that it allows Accurate Biometrics to offer direct FBI fingerprint submission to its clients, nationwide, including public housing authorities, Indian Reservations, and banks to name a few. Read more...

Kyoto University Upgrades to Network Surveillance from Hikvision

In 2003, Kyoto University opened its third campus. This new area, labeled the “Katsura Campus,” is notable for the distinctly forward-thinking mentality in which it approaches education. Read more...

US Hotel Safeguards Guests With Wireless Locks and Safes

VingCard Elsafe, the global leader in hospitality security and part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, announces that the newly opened Hotel Williamsburg in Brooklyn, has installed VingCard's Signature Trend door locks and wireless system, as well as Elsafe's in-room electronic safes. Read more...

Residential District in London Reduces Crime with Public Monitoring

Hounslow Homes is wholly owned by the London Borough of Hounslow and is tasked with managing over 16,500 homes. It is responsible for providing a complete range of services including home improvement works, leaseholder services, resident participation, home ownership, rents, customer services, training, partnering and procurement and service development. read more

Second Largest Turkish Bank Improves Security With Hikvision Network Video

With branches and ATMs located in over 2,000 different locations in the 81 provinces of Turkey, Ziraat Bank is the largest in the country and offers congenial, high-quality service to a million and a half customers every day. Due to a high level of cash flow as well as large numbers of customers coming through the branches daily, a rigorous and reliable surveillance system was required to safeguard the customers, employees and assets for Ziraat Bank. read more

TSA to Pilot Passenger Credential Authentication from NCR

NCR Corporation announced its authentication technology was selected by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for use in a pilot that aims to automatically verify passenger identification documents and boarding passes. read more

Pharmaceutical Company Chooses Brivo Solution for Security Maintenance

Brivo Systems, leader in Software as a Service (SaaS) applications for security management, announced Amneal Pharmaceuticals has installed Brivo solution at four company locations, covering 125 doors, and managing nearly 1,000 employees and contractors. read more