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AS& E demonstrated its multi-technology Gemini™ parcel X-ray inspection system at the event American Science and Engineering, Inc. ("AS&E")  a leading  worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, presented and exhibited its cargo and parcel inspection solutions at Transport Security Expo & Conference 2012 held in London from November 14 - 15. The presentation explored common customer inspection challenges and different approaches to...

ODSecurity’s new branch will be based at College Station, Texas and will provide sales operations ODSecurity, manufacturers of the SOTER RS Security Through Body Scanner, one of the world’s most advanced security x-ray scanning systems, continues to expand its presence around the globe with the opening of a new office in the USA. The new branch, ODSecurity USA, will be based at College Station, Texas, USA, and will provide sales operations, as well as offer custo...

In the highly competitive world of motor sport a video system is now a vital aid to saving time and getting ahead. Besides fast vehicles and skilled drivers, a winning team also needs ultra efficient pit stops. There is little point in gaining precious seconds on the race track if they are then lost in the pits because workshop procedures are not as fine-tuned as the car. This is why the Black Falcon GT3 team which is based at the German Nürburgring circuit uses a Geutebruck mobile video sy...

Hoteliers throughout the world are facing the need to reconcile short term investments in infrastructure and new technologies with the long term business goals of profitability, sustainability and investor value creation. India is emerging as one of the leading travel destinations, with the World Travel Organization forecasting increases in tourism year on year of almost 9 percent, with some 25 million tourists anticipated by 2015. This poses challenges for Indian hotel owners and operators. A p...

Matrox Avio F120 KVM extender can extend the HPC graphics output over fiber-optic cable Matrox and Exxact Corporation recently announced a joint demonstration, at I/ITSEC 2012 that will show how high-performance-computing content from a single NVIDIA® Quadro® K5000 GPU can scale in Full HD resolution up to a 16-monitor synchronised video wall while being controlled over an IP network device. This system features the Matrox Avio F120 fiber-optic KVM extender, Matrox Mur...

Avigilon, a leader in high-definition and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently announced that its high-definition video surveillance software solution, Avigilon Control Center, integrates with S2 Security’s S2 NetBox, a 100 percent browser-delivered security management system that offers integrated access control, alarm and temperature monitoring. The integration of the S2 NetBox and Avigilon’s high-definition surveillance solutions provides end-users, from small, single...

VideoIQ's HD cameras are equipped with almost seven times the resolution of a standard camera It’s normally associated with catching “bad guys” in the act, but video surveillance is becoming more than that. New video technology is improving the care and safety of patients, visitors and staff in Alberta Health Services health facilities. The new technology is iCVR high-definition cameras – intelligent surveillance cameras with built-in video recording....

The Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, which as its name suggests, is within walking distance of Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, has 370 rooms and suites spread over 14 floors. Ultra modern in design, it has facilities to attract both business people and tourists, with several restaurants, 10 conference rooms, a half Olympic size swimming pool and a spa area. The hotel incorporates renewable solar and photovoltaic panels, and has an on-site borehole to reduce water consumption – making it on...

Genetec to develop video surveillance, access control and LPR as a service to be built on Windows Azure platform Genetec™, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, recently unveiled its plans for bringing physical security software to the cloud. In conjunction with a strategic multi-year alliance with Microsoft Corp., Genetec is developing true, reliable, hosted security solutions including Video Su...

The challenge The Grand Canyon Skywalk needed a video surveillance solution to monitor visitors and retail operations at their Grand Canyon glass walkway. The location includes retail shops, gift shops, a photo department and ticketing facilities. The site would need to be monitored remotely from their operations center in Las Vegas, Nevada, which is approximately 260 miles away. The Las Vegas site would also require new cameras to monitor their data center. “We had an analog CCTV [close...

Technologies are now available that are specifically designed to accurately detectbreaches in a range of environments Designing a surveillance system that is accurate and cost-effective for the outdoors has been a significant challenge for the security industry. However, time-proven technologies are now available that are specifically designed to accurately detect security breaches in a wide range of outdoor environments while addressing the core issue of n...

Aperio integrates mechanical locks intonew and existing access control systemsfor cost-effective expansion ASSA ABLOY, global leader in door opening solutions will showcase their world-class Aperio™ wireless lock technology for complementing access control systems at the Intersec exhibition Dubai. Visitors to stand 2-205C in Hall 2 at Intersec 2013, will be introduced to ASSA ABLOY’s range of industry-leading technology-based security and access control solutions...

GA is the primary distributor in the Caribbean region for a wide range of innovative solution manufacturers MOBOTIX Corp., an industry-leading provider of high-resolution, network-based surveillance systems, today announced that it has entered into a distribution agreement with GA, a leading value-added supplier based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. GA will serve current and new MOBOTIX value-added resellers by providing video surveillance, network and cabling solutions, wireless in...

SARGENT Manufacturing Company, a market leader in locksets, exit devices, door closers, access control locks and related products, and ASSA ABLOY Group company, expands its Behavioral Health Series of hardware with the new BHL trim.  Ideal for behavioral health and many other healthcare facilities, the BHL trim offers strength, durability and flexibility while minimizing patient risk in these difficult environments.  Sloped surfaces and overlapping rose and lever construction allow th...

Avigilon experienced strong year-over-year sales growth in most regions Avigilon Corporation, a leader in high-definition (HD) surveillance systems, recently announced its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012.  All figures are stated in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted. Third Quarter 2012 Highlights: Revenue was $25.5 million, an increase of 69% over Q3 2011 revenue of $15.1 million. Gross margin was 51%, compared with 45% a...

The Barix ICGraph software application enables centralized remote device control and location monitoring Barix AG is helping Goodwill Industries of East Texas reduce theft and vandalism at its stores by adding voice to its existing video surveillance systems.  The security team reports a 99 percent donation retention since installing Barix two-way IP audio and monitoring solutions at three locations, with plans to roll out the technology across all 15 regional stores. Th...

With multiple hospital sites, thousands of medical staff and numerous employees, healthcare organizations have a strong need for access control, information management and facility management systems. Within the last decade, a heightened awareness of patient privacy, medical records (HIPAA in the US) and controlled access has necessitated a complete re-evaluation of facility management.Health care industry leaders turn to HID to enhance facility security by controlling access to secure areas lik...

Vemotion’s low bandwidth solutions offer live surveillance on demand or by triggered alarm from containers Vemotion Interactive, specialists in live video transmission over low bandwidth connections, today announced the launch of their new Transport Asset Protection solutions at the Transport Security Expo to be held at London Olympia this month. Theft from commercial transport is currently running at $30 Billion per year in the USA and €8 Billion per year across E...

CNL Software partnership will enable Orion to offer PSIM solutions based on IPSecurityCenter PSIM platform CNL Software, a world leader in Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Orion Systems a leading Master Systems Integrator of large-scale and complex projects, for Government, energy, facilities, logistics, safety, security, transportation and utility organizations. Orion Systems designs, builds and integ...

MAP-21 legislation will set aside $105 billion for improvements to America’s surface transportation infrastructure Market conditions for America’s ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) industry remains difficult. In its latest study, IMS Research (recently acquired by IHS Inc., estimates detection sensor revenues declined by 4.3 percent in 2011 to $102.2 million. However, recent events suggest demand for detection sensors, which are used to help optimize traffic flow...

QNAP's website provides content product information, latest news, reviews and  awards QNAP® Systems, Inc.QNAP® Systems, Inc. recently added ‘British English’ language to its official website in order to provide better services and achieve seamless communication with native British English speaking users who are interested in QNAP's solutions.“We have seen tremendous business growth in UK,” said Brian Pan, sales director of QNAP. “The...

DVTEL India to announce its aim to deliver in-country repair services at IFSEC India exhibition Building on its success and growing customer base across the globe, DVTEL, Inc., the video surveillance solutions provider, has expanded its market share in India since opening its subsidiary office here last year. DVTEL India is ranked the country’s number one supplier of Video Management Software (VMS) and the number two supplier of network security cameras, by market share,...

Tyco will showcase a number of new productsat Sicurezza Show 2012 from its portfolio ofbrands including Bentel Security, AmericanDynamics, CEM Systems and DSC Tyco Security Products, a leader in access control, intrusion and video products, will showcase a host of innovative new products from its portfolio of brands at Sicurezza Show 2012, 7-9 November, Rho, Milano, Stand E01 G06 – Pad.3. The introductions from Tyco Security Products include a new portfolio of wireless...

With this move, CheckMySystems aims to bring the software to an international audience CheckMySystems - the CCTV health and operation monitoring software specialist - has signed-up electronic security product provider IPX360 Solutions to act as its agent for 'CheckMyCCTV' in the North American market. This is a major step forward in CheckMySystems' desire to bring the software to an international audience following its successful UK launch. The CheckMyCCTV application, to be o...

The networked access control solution enables area control and safety management for emergency situations HID Global, a worldwide leader in secure identity solutions, recently announced that its networked access controllers, contactless smart cards and readers have been deployed at the Anhui Wantong Expressway Building to provide multi-layered security with advanced access control level settings and centralized, real-time monitoring for every access point. The new access contr...

QNAP® Systems, Inc. has announced a major expansion of the number of compatible peripherals available for its family of Turbo NAS products. The major additions include a Seagate® 2.5-inch 1TB internal SATA hard drive and 2.5-inch 1TB external storage device, two Arkeia® Software 3rd party software apps and seventy network cameras. The Newly Compatible 2.5" Internal SATA Hard Drive: Seagate® - ST91000640NS (1TB) The Newly Compatible 2.5" External Storage Device: Seagate® - Bac...

Healthcare Challenges and Wireless Solutions In no other industry are the implications of connectivity clearer than in healthcare. Patient histories, medication information, recent research, test results - each of these components brings a critical piece to holistic patient care. Yet increasingly there is a diverse staff of medical professionals specializing in each of these areas, whose advice must be culled to best diagnose and treat the patient. In addition, the condition of the patient and...

Brazil’s analog market represents larger proportion of its total video surveillance equipment market In its recently published, second edition report on the Latin American video surveillance equipment market, IMS Research (recently acquired by IHS Inc.) estimates that the analog equipment market accounted for nearly 60 percent of total video surveillance equipment revenues in 2011.  One of the key reasons for this is that Brazil is slightly behind the curve in the...

DVTEL appointed Dr. Wassall as vice president of Global Marketing and Hans Klein as vice president DVTEL, Inc., the video security solutions provider, recently announced that it has expanded its executive team with the addition of two seasoned security professionals. Dr. Ed Wassall has been named Vice President of Global Marketing and Hans Klein joins the company as Vice President of Sales and Marketing, DVTEL Central & South America. Klein will also serve as General Manag...

The security officer is the first responderand therefore the backbone of anyorganization's security stature Customers should carefully consider multiple important factors beyond price when choosing a supplier of security guard services.  In this article, Drew Levine – President of G4S Secure Solutions USA, provides a checklist of points to consider when evaluating security manpower suppliers. From historical reputation and size of the workforce to the professional...