Avigilon Surveillance System Integrates with HRM's IT and Security Infrastructure

Avigilon, a supplier of HD and megapixel video surveillance systems, announced that the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) has deployed the Avigilon HD surveillance system on the ferry transit system at several recreation centers and at a metro transit service garage to protect its critical assets.  read more

Securitas Acquires the Majority of Adria Ipon Security

Securitas has acquired 85 percent of the shares in the security services company Adria Ipon Security inBosnia and Herzegovina. The agreement includes an option of acquiring the remaining 15 percent. Enterprise value is estimated to more than US$2 million. read more

Global Video Surveillance Market to Pass $37 Billion Mark by 2015, Says MarketsandMarkets

The increasing need for security is driving the growth of the global video surveillance market. The video surveillance market is expected to grow from US$11.5 billion in 2008 to $37.7 billion in 2015 at a CAGR of 20.4 percent from 2010 to 2015.  read more

IndigoVision Serves Australian Inland Residents with IP City Surveillance

Ballarat is one of Australia's largest inland cities with more than 90,000 inhabitants. However, it is also a classic rural community with historic architecture, iconic double-decker shop fronts and a thriving entertainment area. read more

Mobotix Surveillance Cameras Take Care of UK Primary School

Mobotix, a manufacturer of digital network-based video security systems has released details of a project atJervoise School which has improved the safety of pupils and staff with digital surveillance security. The system has also helped the school switch to an offsite caretaker who can inspect the entire site remotely in the event of alarm activation.  read more

ABI Research: Smart-Card Market Gains Momentum from Contactless Technology

The market data from ABI Research shows that the market for smart cards and secure ICs grew to record levels in 2010, and is forecast to grow even further in 2011. The milestone of six billion ICs was passed for the first time last year as manufacturers bounced back from a poor 2009, recording growth of more than 20 percent to meet demand for the 5.9 billion smart cards that shipped. Driving this growth was the SIM card market which reached the shipment landmark of 4 billion units for the first time. read more

UK High-tech University Opens to Pacom Access Control System

Northumbria University is the largest research and teaching university in North-East England. It is a high-tech facility, hosting 3000 staff and 35,000 students. read more