On today’s news round-up, Axis Communications states the importance of surveillance systems in public spaces: “It is important that surveillance in public spaces becomes smarter and delivers the intended service to the community,” says Phil Doyle, Regional Director, Northern Europe, Axis Communications. At the World Expo 2010, Hikvision’s high definition (HD) CCTV cameras are monitoring 3.2 square miles of the site. The “Sold” sign goes up for Basler’s solar water inspection business as it moves to Semilab Zrt.

The International Professional Security Association (IPSA) chooses Mike White as Deputy International Chairman. And lastly, three ASIS members are appointed to the new Czech Republic government. Read more news…

We bring you the security week that was. One of the most interesting stories this week came from Theia, who unveiled that their CCTV lenses had played an important part in this year’s FIFA world cup. We also saw the SourceSecurity.com editor’s visit to South Africa in pictures. Earlier in the week, we had news of the births of two foals captured by an innovative online surveillance system from IP eye, with the help of Axis IP cameras.

In events news, Brickcom unveiled that it will be showcasing its latest IP surveillance solutions at this year’s SecuTech Vietnam 2010. Within the corporate world, Hikvision and Italian security distributor NEXXT formed a partnership, and Access Control Technology added two Technical Support Representatives to their Technology Support team. Not enough? Read more news…

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We start the mid-week round up with news of the births of two foals. The international show jumper Andrew Mizon chose an innovative online surveillance system from IP eye to monitor his mares’ progress, and so captured the births with the help of Axis IP cameras. Also in application news, in one of the busiest and most financially significant regions of the world, the Dutch Ministry of Transport opted to use surveillance software from Optelecom-NKF to monitor traffic.

In corporate news, infinias has signed up NFS Communications, Inc. as their manufacturer’s representative for the territory of New York and northern New Jersey. Lastly, Tata Motors’ car manufacturing facility in India will incorporate the country’s first non-electrified, monitored perimeter security system. Read more news…

As the World Cup champions, Spain, celebrate their victory, we bring you news from Theia, who also played a small part in this year’s FIFA World Cup. Theia CCTV lenses were mounted on the Net-Cam system that became central in the controversy surrounding the referee call that denied England a goal against Germany on June 27. Sticking with the sports theme, North American Video has announced the completion of an integrated security installation at the Red Bulls Arena in New Jersey.

In other news, Gallagher showed off its integrated security solution, implemented by Port of Auckland, to the press. IP security solutions distributor, Controlware, offered its praises to the Optex REDWALL Partner Programme, after recognising the help it provided. And lastly, Brickcom is preparing to feature its IP technology solutions at the North Hollywood Technology Roadshow 2010. Read more news…

To begin this week’s round-up we look back in pictures at the SourceSecurity.com editor’s trip to South Africa, courtesy of Sony Professional Solutions Europe. In corporate news, Network Centre has announced that it will promote and support the full range of IP video products manufactured by LILIN. artec has won official sponsoring for its novel video-analysis process for use in video surveillance.

In events news, Brickcom will be showcasing its IP surveillance technology solution at this year’s SecuTech Vietnam 2010. Lastly, for those interested in access control standards, the Security Industry Association (SIA) has released a new application white paper that highlights the role of the SIA in the federal government’s Identity, Credential and Access Management (ICAM) roadmap document. Read more news…

To end the working week, we begin with news from Hikvision, who have announced that Italian security distributor NEXXT will soon be distributing their surveillance products. To strengthen their Technology Support team, Access Control Technology have recruited two Technical Support Representatives.

In application news, Swansea hospital opted for CitySync’s ANPR system to manage the parking problems with their staff car park. Brickcom received an award for their innovative wireless Cube CCTV camera at this year’s ITEX 2010 show. Lastly, users of Bosch MIC300 CCTV cameras now have an added financial incentive to upgrade to the new Bosch MIC400 model. Read more news…

This week, we take a look at different applications for surveillance systems.

According to Optelecom-NFK, CCTV cameras may be omnipresent in cities, but they are not used for detecting crime alone. Indeed, they are far more useful for ensuring the smooth operation of a city and its transport systems. This is further illustrated by the use of ASL’s IP-based public address system in the London Underground network. By now, over 130 LUL stations rely on ASL’s safety critical voice evacuation systems.

Also in London, Avigilon has installed a high definition megapixel video surveillance system on the Greenwich Peninsula, home to the spectacular O2 complex, in order to monitor traffic, as well as in the 2,350 capacity live music venue inside The O2. The security professionals are confident that they can achieve full coverage of the entire area. Read more news…

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On today’s mid-week round-up, we focus on security applications from around the globe, starting with an application in Thailand. The cement and mortar provider Siam City Cement has opted to upgrade its surveillance system with Aimetis’s intelligent video management software. At the port city of Bodrum in Turkey, Proxim Wireless’s WiMAX solution is helping to connect over 70 CCTV cameras.

In Norway, the national rail administrator Jernbaneverket is using ASL’s IP based public address solution to improve quality and intelligibility of PA announcements. Lastly, to facilitate comprehensive event monitoring across the breadth of diverse areas, the British Transport Police has chosen video management software from Synectics. Read more news…

In today’s news round up, we begin with news from Nedap Security Management, which has secured a distribution partnership deal with Vsoon Beijing for its access control products. At the Security Industry Association, Marc Benson has been appointed as the new Sales Manager.

At this year’s National Sheriffs’ Association exhibition, G4S featured its latest security solution – a specially fortified 15-passenger transportation van. The transportation van is currently being used by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Over in the city of Moonee Valley in Melbourne, Australia, Salto’s access control technology is providing a cost-effective way to regulate entry. Lastly, Suvarnabhumi Airport Link takes the surveillance route with Aimetis at the wheel. Read more news…

SourceSecurity.com returned from the World Cup in South Africa this morning. Our editor saw the Germany v Argentina game, courtesy of Sony. View images, videos and tweets on Twitter. If you are in South Africa for the football, be sure to catch the next important event this summer: IFSEC South Africa 2010, Aug 31 – Sep 2, in Johannesburg.

In the UK, Mobotix has released details of a security installation at Bromsgrove School, which has helped protect pupils, staff and property across a 100 acre site for over seven years without fail.

Did you know that Volkswagen Sachsen GmbH has daily production rates of 1100 vehicles, producing a total of more than three million Volkswagen vehicles including the Golf, Passat, Phaeton and Bentley, and more than nine million engines? This massive operation is protected by Aimetis Symphony Software in conjunction with IP day/night cameras. Read more news…