In today’s news round-up, Arecont Vision megapixel cameras have been installed at Lotte Department Store in Busan, Korea to enable store management to control liability costs by refuting claims that customers’ cars were damaged while in the store’s parking area. In the UK, ASSA Abloy’s masterkey suite has been deployed to help restore the historic clock tower at Blair Castle to its former glory. Over in the city of Chomutov in the Czech Republic, IndigoVision’s IP Video technology has been installed as part of the city’s strategy to reduce crime and improve traffic flow monitoring.
In other news, to mark its tenth anniversary, IR imaging sensor manufacturer ULIS recently announced that it will invest EUR 20 million investment in a new state-of-the-art facility to meet increasing market demands for IR technology. Lastly, the Security Industry Association (SIA) has advised that biometric technology could provide a highly effective way to reduce fraud in the USA’s Medicare and Medicaid programs. Read more security news…
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On today’s news round-up, the Police department in Monroe, New York have opted to install Arecont Vision’s megapixel cameras in the police department building to protect the department from liability claims and monitor prisoners 24/7. At St. Luke’s Hospice in the UK, Connexion2’s fully managed SoloProtect solution has been chosen to protect the community nurses when working alone. Traka has secured a £5 million, four-year national call-off contract with the Ministry of Justice to provide UK public sector prisons with secure biometric key and radio management systems.
In other news, the Security Industry Association (SIA) recently announced that Kathleen Carroll, Director of Government Relations for HID Global, is the new Chair of the Government Relations Committee. The announcement was made at the opening of the SIA Government Summit. Lastly, Axis Communications has been chosen to provide a network IP surveillance system for one of the busiest stations in the UK outside of London. Read more security news…
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On today’s news round-up, President and CEO of SightLogix John Romanowich will moderate a panel discussion on critical infrastructure protection at the 2012 Government Summit, presented by the Security Industry Association (SIA). The upcoming St. Petersburg International Security and Fire (Sfitex) Exhibition will mark its 21st edition on 22nd – 25th October 2012. The event sectors include security technology, fire safety and emergency rescue equipment, road and traffic safety, and information security and counter surveillance.
Over in the US, NICE has announced that the City of Calgary Public Safety Communications (PSC) will be expanding its implementation of NICE solutions to its new emergency back-up facility, while adding enhanced NICE solutions for IP recording and multimedia incident information management. In Latin America, Senstar has begun delivery of integrated perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS) for two high security prisons in Latin America. Lastly, Quadrant Security Group has launched a new look website designed to highlight the specific solutions available for key sectors. Read more security news…
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On today’s news round-up, Security Management Resources (SMR) Group has announced that James Butler will be joining their London-based team as the new Director. Also in corporate news, the Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) has appointed Larry Lien as its new Chairman and Marine Drive as Vice Chairman. Lien will work with the PSIA Board to develop strategies that maintain the organisation’s leadership position. In application news, Cassidian’s technology has been chosen for the Pope’s visit to Spain for World Youth Day (WYD). This event has been probably the most demanding for the national mobile voice and data communications network SIRDEE (Sistema de Radiocomunicaciones Digitales de Emergencia del Estado) in terms of the concentration of people being protected.
Over in the UK, the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEi 2011) is showcasing the latest equipment and systems for the defence and security industry. With over 1,300 exhibitors, DSEi is the world’s largest integrated defence and security expo. Looking forward to the 16th annual Securing New Ground Conference hosted by the Security Industry Association (SIA), it will be held at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City on 1-2 November 2011 and will share ideas on future trends and opportunities in the security industry. Read more security news…
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On today’s news round-up, the University of Sydney has deployed the Avigilon HD Surveillance System across its campuses for its superior image quality, ease-of-use, and cost effectiveness. Over in the UK, the historic Omni Mount Washington Resort, New England’s premier all-season resort, has chosen to upgrade to the latest XS4 solution from SALTO Systems. In corporate news, Arecont Vision, AxxonSoft and Pivot3 have been elevating their event format to deliver an immersive experience for attendees at their European road shows scheduled for this fall. Together, they will demonstrate state-of-the-art video surveillance solutions with a “virtual shopping centre installation” presentation. Also, the Security Industry Association (SIA) has launched a new quarterly publication, State Policy Digest, which will provide a review of the previous quarter’s state legislative proposals, activities and trends impacting the electronic and physical security industry.
Looking forward to ASIS International 2011, G4S will be showcasing its new business model for integrated security solutions and will give away the new iPad 2 to 10 attendees at the show this September in Orlando. Read more security news…
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On today’s weekly round-up, North American Video (NAV) has announced that it has acquired integrated solutions provider Nexus Technologies. The new business will be offering customers a total security technology and life/safety solution. Also in corporate news, Corps Security has partnered with WebWayOne in order to enhance the alarm system at its Monitoring Centre.
In events news, MESSOA will be participating in Milestone’s MIPS Asia 2011 symposium. This educational and networking event for the IP video surveillance and integration partners, is designed to share and exchange ideas about new business opportunities that Milestone’s Open Platform will provide and demonstrate how Milestone and MESSOA can better serve clients in the future. Over in Europe, Siqura has announced that it will demonstrate a total video network system for traffic applications at Trafic Madrid 2011, a trade show which will take place from the 27th to the 30th of September. Looking forward to November, the Security Industry Association (SIA) and the InterPort Police-International Association of Airport & Seaport Police will be hosting the Security Week Gala in New York where the Fred V. Morrone Memorial 9/11 Award and the George R. Lippert Memorial Award will be presented. Read more security news…
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On today’s daily round-up, Arecont Vision has announced its partnership with FST21, which enhances its megapixel camera offering with new video analytics solutions such as facial recognition, voice recognition, pattern of behaviour, license plate recognition and visitor management. Honeywell has announced that Security and Data Technologies, Inc. (SDT) has achieved Platinum certification in the Dealer Service Certification Programme for Honeywell’s security enterprise-level products. The International Professional Security Association is supporting Bill Butler and the Security Industry Association following his statement on the new security industry regulatory regime.
In application news, St. Nicholas, one of the oldest churches in the UK, has deployed MOBOTIX‘s high resolution surveillance solution: not only does it keep the church secure, but it also benefits community by providing the opportunity for distanced ceremony attendance via the internet. In prestigious Mayfair in London, Optex Europe has installed environmentally friendly intrusion detectors in Grosvenor House, a JW Marriott Hotel. Read more security news…
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On today’s weekly round-up, we begin with Avigilon, who has installed its HD surveillance solution at the Rogers Centre, one of Toronto’s top tourist attractions. In New Jersey, Harrison Police Department has deployed IndigoVision’s IP video technology to improve its incident response. Moving to the healthcare sector, US hospital Brooke Army Medical Centre (BAMC) has upgraded its video surveillance capabilities, thanks to NICE Systems Ltd. At the Le Mans MMArena in France, Milestone Systems open platform software and Sony HD cameras are helping to keep the stadium and visiting fans safe and secure.
In other news, Ingersoll-Rand and CNL Software have joined hands in order to provide customised technology solutions to healthcare units. On the same note, Panasonic has teamed up with Richmond Electrical Wholesalers (REW) to distribute security systems in Ireland. Lastly, SightLogix President & CEO John Romanowich received the Security Industry Association (SIA) “Statesman Award” on June 21 during SIA’s 2011 Government Summit in Washington, DC. Read more security news…
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On today’s news round-up, Nedap Security Management moves to a complex and training centre in Belgium to support Nedap Belgium’s growth. The new office is a stone’s throw away from Brussels whilst its inspiring scenery brings to mind the head office in the Netherlands. World leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software CNL Software and visualisation technology aficionado Barco join forces to provide a solution for one of the largest police forces in the UK.
On a festive note, VIVOTEK, leading vendor of surveillance cameras and other security solutions, has won prestigious Camera Excellence Awards at Secutech 2011, the key global security industry exhibition. The Security Industry Association (SIA) will host the Airport Security Keynote Lunch at the Government Summit, from 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21st at the Phoenix Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. Open-platform video management solutions provider Mirasys moves to France and the Benelux to cope with an increasingly diversified marketplace as well as simplify communication with European customers. Read more security news…
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