On today’s round-up, in response to the growth of the homeland security market in Saudi Arabia, the city of Jeddah will host Protex Arabia 2011 - the first international trade exhibition to focus on fire safety and protection in the Kingdom. In the municipality of Egedal in Denmark, Milestone’s surveillance solution has helped to reduce the level of crime, with vandalism acts falling by 90 per cent. To save money both in terms of operations and insurance premiums, Donarbon waste management park has implemented an IP surveillance system from Axis Communications.

In other news, Compro Technology and Seedonk have teamed up to launch a range of wireless network video monitoring cameras. Lastly, IQinVision has announced the release of a new 5-year product warranty programme which represents the best in the industry. Read more security news…

Welcome to the weekly security news round-up, and it was an impressive seven days for Axis Communications, as its Q1755 network cameras were selected to capture and broadcast the construction of the stadiums Ukraine is building, as it prepares to host the Euro 2010 football championships. Honeywell was chosen to install an integrated building management solution at two college campuses in Cheshire.

eneo revealed that it will be displaying a range of IP cameras and software solutions at the upcoming Security Essen 2010 conference. Also at the show, Samsung will be showcasing all its latest products, including developments in CCTV, access control and intruder detection. And finally, EMC continued its investment in Verint Systems’ technology and implemented its Nextiva IP video security solution at its office. Read more news…

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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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On today’s round up, we have a selection of application and corporate news articles. First up, at Port Botany, Alvarion’s wireless surveillance solution has been chosen to enable the deployment of an expandable CCTV system. Over in the town of Marshfield, Massachusetts, Axis’ network cameras and SituCam’s enclosures are ensuring employee and public safety.

In corporate news, David Evans, Project Director – 2012 at the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), was awarded the prestigious Imbert Prize at the Association of Security Consultants’ annual lunch. Surveillance software providers CNL and Advaita have announced their partnership. Bavak and ParkSecure have also undertaken a venture to offer a new range of perimeter security solutions. Read more news…

To start the week, we have a mixed bag of corporate, tradeshow and application news.

First up, Milestone and Bosch have announced their union under the ONVIF umbrella as they integrate network IP solutions. To improve identity management, Black Diamond Advanced Technology has delivered a ruggedised, biometric identity-management system to Northrop Grummana. At Nanyang Technology, LEGIC’s contactless smart card technology has been installed to offer a flexible and secure access control system.

In events news, Asian Securitex 2010 returned and drew 10,587 trade and business visitors from throughout the region to see 600 exhibitors from a total of 34 countries. Lastly, iOmniscient has been declared the overall worldwide winner of the “Global Security Challenge for Crowded Places” launched by British Aerospace (BAE). Not enough? Read more news…

On today’s weekly round up we take a look back at the top stories of the week. In poll position, ”CCTV on the frontline” – the title of the recent instalment from Pauline Norstrom’s column “Notes from Norstom“. The article focuses on the importance of installation of security systems.  For those interested in voice recognition, we have an expert commentary on the benefits and challenges of this biometric application for access control.

In the realm of application, we covered an article on the birth of rare Amur leopards, which was capture by Axis network cameras. We also brought you a world first in the shape of the world’s first cable car protected by real-time views of the cars. Lastly, in event news, Salto Systems announced that it will be showcasing its latest access control innovations at this year’s Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition & Conference (HITEC) 2010. Read more news…

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On today’s news round we have a selection of application news stories from a number of vertical markets and some corporate news to keep you in the know.

At Sellafield’s nuclear processing facility in the UK, a building evacuation system from ASL Safety & Security is operating as the key safety system for the facility. There was high praise for Axis network cameras installed in the cable cars of the Strutture Trasporto Alto Adige S.p.A. situated in Italy. The solution, based on a wireless system, makes this installation the world’s first cable car protected by real-time views of the cars.  The UK’s largest port operator has opted for Avigilon’s HD surveillance system to help comply with industry regulations and boost security.

Aviation security technology projects get a boosts as the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary announces an injection of $78 million in funding.  Lastly, Samsung Techwin announces the availability of Net Tech Support through the PSA Security Network. Not enough? Read more news…

As IFSEC 2010 comes to a close, we have some news on the winners at the show. Also in the round up are some application which are literally out of this world.

First up, it was a winning night for Dedicated Micros as they picked up the IFSEC award for integrated security product at the show for their plug-and-play Closed IP TV system.

In the world of applications Theia CCTV lens went out of this world as they were used by NASA to capture the Sierra Nevada mountain range.  At the Kiwi Mini Pris supermarket it was Hikvision network cameras that were the security solution of choice.

Lastly, in Budapest Axis network cameras were chosen to reduce traffic jams in the capital.

Another day for security news, of course.  And what do we have on the agenda today I hear you ask, well lets take a look…

For those attending the Intersec 2010 security tradeshow in Dubai, you will be delighted to know that Fabrizio Colciago, Chief Technology Officer of March Network will be doing a presentation on fail safe recording option. At the ISC West exhibitors and attendees will wrap up their week with a motorcycle ride outside Las Vegas – pretty cool.

In the world of security applications, we have a success story from IDTECK about the installation of their access control solution at Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs building. Alongside this we have an interested story about an HD IP video solution that is keeping Jordanian Logistics village secure.

More  for you tomorrow !

If you have the Monday blues, hopefully our instalment of articles will be the silver lining…

If you are interested in Homeland security, why not attend the PROSEC 2010. The show is the first congress exhibition even, held in Greece. See details here.

In Portugal safer schools are on the agenda. Axis Communications is due to provide a staggering 12,000 network cameras to ensure security in public schools. Check it out.

Just how many vehicles on our roads have a stolen identity? Managing Director of Retainagroup explores how you can protect your car from theft, see full vehicle security article.