Looking back at the top stories of the week, we start with NICE Systems, who will be implementing its IP video security solution with video analytics at China’s Tianjin Metro to enhance the safety and security of 23 stations along its Line 2 route. Over in Nuremberg railway station, Hikvision’s megapixel vandal-resistant dome cameras have been installed to protect travellers and provide the station operators with context-sensitive information. On the other side of the world, organisers of Secutech, the international trade fair for electronic and information security, and fire and safety industries, have announced the dates for next year’s show, which will be taking place in Taiwan.

Focusing on IFSEC 2011, Dallmeier won the prestigious award for “CCTV Camera Equipment of the Year” for its new “Panomera” HD camera technology at the IFSEC Awards. Elmdene International Limited was also a winner as it received the award for “Intruder Alarm or Exterior Deterrent Product of the Year” for its graffiti detector product. Lastly, Siqura has announced that its Siqura Academy will host its first technical training on June 15th and 16th, 2011 at the Security Experience Center (SEC) in Amsterdam. Read more security news…

To kick-off the mid-week round-up, we begin with Hollywood news from Dallmeier, whose products have appeared in the blockbuster movie “Unknown” alongside the likes of Diane Kruger and Liam Neeson. Arecont Vision has released a series of best practice training videos on their YouTube channel to help integrators and users get the most out of Arecont Vision’s megapixel cameras. At the MOD’s Qinetic operated Eskmeals Weapons and Equipment Firing range, Visimetrics’ flagship FASTAR CCTV recording solution has been deployed.

In events news, SeeTec has announced that it will be showcasing its IP video management software at IFSEC 2011. At this year’s Cards Asia 2011 starting today, the focus will be smart card applications and payments innovation. Read more security news…

On today’s round-up, Surveon is set to highlight its end-to-end megapixel solutions at ISC West 2011 with the introduction of its line of WDR 3-megapixel IP cameras, Hardware-RAID MegapixelNVR and Enterprise VMS 2.4. At this year’s IFSEC 2011, TAB Systems will be showcasing its portable access control, presence tracking and building automation solution – smarti Hybrid. Over in Manchester Airport, CodeStuff has been drafted in to help the airport to upgrade its analogue CCTV system to a fully digital core.

At the new Glenmorangie bottling facility, Nortech’s Norpass3  access control system has been installed to monitor personnel access and movement. Lastly, Steve Ross has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Mul-T-Lock Technologies Ltd. Read more security news…

We start the news round-up with a story that gripped the world: the story of the Chilean miners’ rescue. Vivotek has reported that it played a vital role in the dramatic operation as its network cameras were installed in the transport capsule which was used pull the miners to safety. At the IP Expo taking place at London’s Earls Court 2, Dedicated Micros will be speaking on IP video storage and security issues. Those interested in biometrics face recognition solutions will be able to visit the Cognitec Systems stand at the Biometrics 2010 conference.

In other news, Axis Communications released a demo showing the benefits of increased image resolution in HDTV/megapixel network cameras, while at Southend University Hospital, the largest MOBOTIX all-digital high resolution CCTV system in an NHS facility was installed. Finally, SALTO hosted their first successful access control seminar in the Faroe Islands to provide industry professionals with a hands-on opportunity to explore the SALTO product line. Read more news…

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This week, there were a number of application news articles from around the globe. In New Jersey, Avigilon’s high definition (HD) cameras were installed in Trend Motors dealership to secure the facility and at the Pasienky Stadium in Bratislava, Slovakia, IQeye HD surveillance cameras took centre stage as they captured offenders at the stadium.

In the corporate world, a partnership was struck between DSX and Integrated Solutions to create biometric access control solutions. Thales UK and Intellect announced the launch of a project to identify and trial new technologies that can be used to enhance aviation security. In events news, Dallmeier announced that it is to showcase its new megapixel cameras at the upcoming Security Essen 2010 tradeshow. Read more news…

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Our top story today relates to the recent attempted terrorist attack in the North America.  US head of homeland security meets official in Mexico to spruce up global aviation security standards.  In the corporate world both CNL and SightLogix are making waves. We have an announcement from Sightlogix that it has appointed Access Direct Sales Inc. to as its distributor in Central and Eastern Canada.  CNL also has appointed iValue InfoSolutions as distributor of its physical security software.

For those hungry for application articles, in Agadir, Morocco 5-star Atlantic Palace Hotel in opts for Hikvision megapixel cameras to enhance its security system and in Glasgow Bosch MIC Series 400 cameras are making a difference in crime prevention, read more…

Monday is here again and we have a whole host of new and interesting news items, from applications in five-star hotels to new business mergers in Austria. Let’s delve!

London bound – Verint’s IP solution has been adopted by London Overground Rail Operation to enhance passenger safety and improve passenger rail travel experiences. This should be good news for commuters.  At Huntcliff school Mobotix CCTV cameras have completely eliminated vandalism – what a result.  From Hikvision we are off to the five-star Atlantic Palace Hotel casino where their network megapixel cameras have proved a secure bet.

Lastly a joint venture in Austrian security market comes from Kapsh system integrator who will become the new business partner of Nedap, check out more…

It’s the end of the week, 14 days until Christmas and we have got some more news for you. This time we focus on applications. First off we have an interesting case study about Britain’s newest indoor snow sports destination – The Snow Centre UK. In a bid to protect the piste, Mobotix CCTV megapixel cameras have been installed to keep an eye on slopes.

The second instalment comes from Siemens with its integrated security solution installed at the beautiful Atlantis, The Palm hotel - simply breath taking.

For the final we have a wonderful article about the installation of an IP video solutions at one of Scotland’s premier visitor attractions, The Glasgow Science Centre. Enjoy!