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Fluidmesh 2012 Global Partner Conference to take place in Florida on October 10th -12th Fluidmesh Networks, a leader in wireless IP backbone systems, will host its second annual Global Partner Conference at the beautiful W. Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida October 10th through 12th. “After another incredible year we really look forward to hosting this conference to spend some quality time with our best customers, keep them up to speed on our latest developments, and ga...

The Aqaba Water Company (AWC), the official water treatment and management company of Aqaba-Jordan, needed a high performance network that could cost-effectively connect the many components of their water wells network. After evaluating the cost and performance of wireless versus wired solutions, the AWC deployed Proxim's wireless equipment to connect their critical network. AWC is utilising both Proxim's point-to-multipoint (PtMP) and point-to-point (PtP) wireless equipment to create a private...

Stottlemyre takes the most pride from the very human legacy he has built in his nearly quarter-century with Linear Dan Stottlemyre, Vice Chairman of the Linear Group, and former Vice President of Engineering and President of Linear LLC, the leader in residential and commercial access control, emergency response and security solutions, has retired from the company at the end of June. Starting a new chapter in his life—“one where I don’t have to get up and go t...

Macdonald and Mackay bridges have more than 100 surveillance cameras installed with intelligent video analytics PureTech Systems announced the installation of its PureActiv wide area video surveillance system has been completed on both the Macdonald and the MacKay Bridges. The bridges, maintained and operated by Halifax Harbor Bridges (HHB), accommodate almost 34 million crossing each year. They provide transportation between Halifax and Dartmouth and are a critical part of th...

Ambient lighting in hospitality environments pose major challenges for video surveillance Variable lighting conditions pose a persistent challenge in video surveillance applications such as large retail locations, banks and financial institutions, and hospitality environments.Challenges to lighting quality Typically, retail locations, banks and hospitality venues include an abundance of windows. The resulting excessive light can damage video image quality, by flooding the ima...

SimplyRFID and LILIN are proud to announce their new partnership Teamed with SimplyRFID’s NOX software, LILIN’s iMEGAPRO camera series serves as a significant support to the access-control/asset-tracking iIndustry Video surveillance is utilized in most business operations today. However, it is not always easy to determine when or where to look on a camera recording. With asset-tracking software, surveillance video becomes more searchable. Realising a need for assi...

The power supply is the key driving force for access control systems Power plays a crucial role in the effective functioning of any access control system and the choice of the right power system to suit specific requirements is important. In this article, Ronnie Pennington, National Accounts Manager of Altronix Corporation explains various ways to determine and meet the power requirements for access control systems. Usually, an access control system itself acts as the main so...

Dahua’s growth rate has reached 24.82% in the past three years Forbes China released “Forbes China’s Best CEOs List 2012” on the 25th of June. This list is the first overall ranking on China’s CEOs of listing companies, including A-shares, HK stock and US stock three groups. Forbes has conducted a comparison of the income of the CEO’s with the company’s performance; in addition to this the scale of market capitalization is taken into a...

The iCVR high-definition cameras feature built-in video recording 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.  They cover nea...

The Samsung training seminar will provide 15 Continuing Education Credits to its attendees Dr. Edward Wassall, Samsung’s Director of IP Product and Business Development will present a two day IP video surveillance training session in Toronto, Canada. The seminar, which will provide attendees with 15 Continuing Education Credits (CEC) for use toward ASIS and BICSI certification, was developed by Samsung’s IP Institute (SIPI) to provide the expertise needed by securi...

The program is designed for dealers with expertise in intrusion and fire, video surveillance and access control Honeywell announced recently that Minnesota-based Floyd Total Security has joined the Honeywell First Alert Professional Dealer Program, the largest independent security dealer network in North America. Floyd Total Security is a security provider that serves residential and commercial customers primarily in the education, government, retail and healthcare industries....

The changes to the economic climate over the past few years have affected the construction industry as a whole, and the booming casino industry was naturally affected as well. While there are still new casinos being built, overall the scale of construction does not approach the mega-casinos that have dominated the industry for the previous twenty years. Many of the new builds today are smaller casinos with different budgets and requirements of past projects. In addition, existing c...

Both companies have recently announced strategic agreements with Avigilon Corps Security has announced a new agreement with Atec Security, a leading installer of high-end access control and CCTV systems. The arrangement will allow all Atec Security’s clients to benefit from round the clock remote surveillance via the Corps Monitoring Centre (CMC), the UK’s most advanced facility of its kind. The CMC provides alarm receiving and CCTV monitoring services to customer...

Eric Zei is promoted to director of national accounts for Honeywell Security Products Americas For personnel announcement sections, Honeywell has made additions to its professional sales and marketing team. Please see below for details: Rob Blasofsel has been promoted to the position of sales director of Honeywell Integrated Security (HIS) integrator network for Honeywell Security Products Americas. In this role, Rob will focus on the integrated access control and video portf...

At InfoComm 2012, Matrox will provide live demonstrations of its encoder technology Matrox Graphics Inc. introduced Matrox Maevex Series, a new H.264-based encoder/decoder technology designed for a wide range of applications including digital signage, collaborative video walls, and security & surveillance. The Matrox Maevex video distribution platform offers one-to-one unicast or one-to-many multicast extension of H.264 encoded video over standard TCP/IP networks—via...

Avigilon's HD system captures video evidence of vehicles, individuals and packages Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, announced that Malca-Amit UK, a leading provider of secure logistical solutions and full operational services for companies dealing with precious commodities, high-valuable goods, and special events, has deployed the Avigilon high-definition surveillance system at its new UK warehouse and corporate office to p...

The research report categorizes "Home Security Solution Market" on the basis of different technologies ELECTRONICS.CA PUBLICATIONS, the electronics industry market research and knowledge network, announces the availability of a new report entitled "Home Security Solutions Market - Global Forecast and Analysis 2012 -2017". Security, as such, is becoming a huge market worldwide; mainly due to the rising crime rates in different parts of the world. As a result, the electronic se...

Today's users require open systems that provide ease of integration to other devices and systems DVTEL, INC., recently announced that it has received Lenel factory certification and joined the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP). DVTEL’s Latitude Network Video Management System (NVMS) integrates with Lenel’s OnGuard® access control system to allow the correlation of video surveillance and access control data through a single interface. &ldq...

Innovative surveillance technology, relaxation in UK Data Protection Laws and shared resources are key to curb rural crimes The significant rise in crime in rural areas in recent times in the UK has led to growing calls from security and crime prevention experts for government to make it easier for communities and law enforcement to fight back. “In our areas, every farm within a 5 mile radius has had trespass, some kind of theft of property, plant or livestock in the las...

Matrox Mura Boards is compatible with Crestron's complete line of control system solutions Matrox Graphics Inc. announced recently that it has joined the Crestron Integrated Partner Program and is working with the control and automation solutions provider to make Matrox Mura MPX Series video wall controller boards compatible across Crestron’s complete line of control system solutions. Through this partnership, AV integrators can now seamlessly integrate a Crestron contro...

Legacy Marketing to support Samsung's sale of video surveillance and security solutions Samsung Techwin America, a global supplier of video surveillance and security products has added Legacy Marketing to its family of manufacturers’ representatives. Effective immediately, the company will support the sale of Samsung’s video surveillance and security solutions in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia.  “Legacy Marketi...

Partners are also certified for Genetec’s IP video surveillance and access control Genetec, a pioneer in world-class unified IP security solutions, announced the launch of the AutoVu Premier Partner category for North America. The new partner category complements Genetec’s Channel Partner Program by offering end-users access to channel partners who have been recognized by Genetec to be highly skilled and qualified in the installation, maintenance and support of Aut...

David brings over 25 years of experience in security, access control, gate and home automation Keyscan Access Control Systems is pleased to announce David Jones has joined Keyscan as Regional Sales Manager, South Central US. David joins Keyscan after serving as a Regional Sales Manager responsible for sales growth in 5 states in the South Central US for Controlled Products Systems Group, the largest Distributor for Gate Automation and Access Control in the US. Prior to CPSG,...

Since it began operating in 2006 as Pennsylvania's first slots casino, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs has offered a little bit of everything. Spread across 300,000 square feet, the 24-hour gaming and entertainment complex boasts 2,500 slot machines, electronic blackjack and roulette, and live harness racing, along with upscale restaurants, a food court and an expansive shopping area. Securing a complex facility like Mohegan is no simple feat, however, and requires careful planning and consideration...

The Digimerge Videos page offers an intuitive navigation with videos categorized by subjects Digimerge Technologies has developed a Videos page on its website complete with a growing collection of Demo videos to assist with product training . The Digimerge Videos page offers an intuitive navigation with videos categorized by subjects. Integrators, Dealers and End-Users can quickly find the answers to the most common CCTV questions and the tutorials are presented in an...

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This project and a successful Dahua products promotion conference recently held in Morocco are just two of many successful cooperation examples Dahua’s local distributor, Country Technologie, is one of the leading importers and distributors in Morocco of analog and IP surveillance equipment, access control and intrusion alarms. Cooperation with Country Technologie allowed Dahua Technology to successfully participate in some local applications that covered various industr...

ImmerVision, the inventor of the 360-degree panomorph lens and worldwide expert in immersive optical technology, has developed the world’s smallest manufactured ImmerVision Enables panomorph lens with 182 by 360 degree field-of-view. This one-of-a-kind megapixel lens designed for consumer electronic applications, measures less then 6mm and can be manufactured by leading lens providers worldwide, offering customers a panoramic view of any environment in the palm of their hand. “This...

80% North American systems installers said they required better training from video surveillance products suppliers A new report from IMS Research (recently acquired by IHS Inc.) has found that almost 40 percent of North American security systems integrators would prefer to deal with IT distributors when purchasing their IP-based video surveillance products. In Europe this figure surpasses 50% of systems integrators and installers. Paul Bremner, market analyst at IMS Re...

Avigilon, a leader in high-definition (HD) and megapixel video surveillance solutions, recently announced the expansion of its nextgeneration H.264 technology platform with the addition of a high-definition Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) camera available in 1 or 2 megapixel (MP) resolution. The indoor and outdoor pendant PTZ cameras are targeted specifically at expansive areas with manned operations, such as large retail chains, airports, petrochemical, casinos, and city surveillance, among others. &ldquo...